Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Rock Island, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Davenport, IA; Arsenal IslandStation Name: Rock Island L&D 15
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 555 feet
Nearest Address:
Rodman Avenue
Rock Island, IL 52801
Rock Island County
GPS Coordinates: 41.5181, -90.5647
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Weather for Rock Island, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 77°F
L: 47°F

Sun
H: 70°F
L: 46°F

Mon
H: 67°F
L: 58°F

Tue
H: 58°F
L: 48°F

Wed
H: 61°F
L: 43°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 8:56 PM
Moonset: 3:21 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:58 AM - 10:28 AM8:26 PM - 10:56 PM
Minor Periods
1:25 PM - 2:55 PM2:51 AM - 4:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:21AM CDT until April 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 10:21 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Hancock and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the park at Andalusia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:21AM CDT until April 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 10:21 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Hancock and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects sidewalks along the river at Le Claire Park. Water also affects Credit Island Lane and Moline's River Drive in the 4700 block. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:21AM CDT until April 30 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 10:21 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Hancock and Lee Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most of the Riverside Park parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to hold around 17.5 feet through this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:28AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 9:28 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects residences in the Thompson addition. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.0 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.1 feet Friday, May 01. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:28AM CDT until April 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 9:28 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects South Shore Drive and North Shore Drive in Moline west of the 27th Street bridge. Water limits access to homes on South Shore Drive east of the I-74 bridge. Water also affects portions of 60th Street south of John Deere Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.7 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 11.8 feet Friday, May 01. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 8:56 PM
Moonset: 3:21 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:58 AM - 10:28 AM8:26 PM - 10:56 PM
Minor Periods
1:25 PM - 2:55 PM2:51 AM - 4:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 9:41 PM
Moonset: 3:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:44 AM - 11:14 AM9:11 PM - 11:41 PM
Minor Periods
2:34 PM - 4:04 PM3:15 AM - 4:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 10:24 PM
Moonset: 4:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:28 AM - 11:58 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:40 PM - 5:10 PM3:37 AM - 5:07 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 11:05 PM
Moonset: 4:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:10 AM - 12:40 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:44 PM - 6:14 PM3:57 AM - 5:27 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 11:48 PM
Moonset: 4:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:52 AM - 1:22 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:49 PM - 7:19 PM4:17 AM - 5:47 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
