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

Fri
H: 85°F
L: 57°F

Sat
H: 83°F
L: 59°F

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 53°F

Mon
H: 72°F
L: 53°F

Tue
H: 77°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 10:28 AM
Moonset: 6:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:58 AM - 12:28 AM
Minor Periods
5:44 PM - 7:14 PM2:27 AM - 3:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 8:55PM CDT until June 15 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of 60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th Ave along the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday morning to a crest of 12.1 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 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. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1000 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 12 at 11:18AM CDT until June 15 at 7:31AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 11:30 AM
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.0 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 12 at 11:18AM CDT until June 15 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 11:30 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some residences in the lower Friendship Farm area. 60th St is under water south of the Green Valley Sports Complex. 56th St along the north side of the river is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 12.3 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 7:48PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 7:48 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet and rising. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Thursday was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 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. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening at 800 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued June 12 at 10:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:17 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 10:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Henry IA, Lee and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by this morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 10:28 AM
Moonset: 6:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:58 AM - 12:28 AM
Minor Periods
5:44 PM - 7:14 PM2:27 AM - 3:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 11:30 AM
Moonset: 7:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Minor Periods
7:05 PM - 8:35 PM3:06 AM - 4:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 12:36 AM
Moonset: 8:50 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:06 AM - 2:36 PM
Minor Periods
8:20 PM - 9:50 PM3:57 AM - 5:27 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 1:44 PM
Moonset: 9:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:35 AM - 3:05 AM1:14 PM - 3:44 PM
Minor Periods
9:23 PM - 10:53 PM5:01 AM - 6:31 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 29.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 2:50 PM
Moonset: 10:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:43 AM - 4:13 AM2:20 PM - 4:50 PM
Minor Periods
10:13 PM - 11:43 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
