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: 68°F
L: 52°F

Sat
H: 70°F
L: 46°F

Sun
H: 71°F
L: 46°F

Mon
H: 67°F
L: 58°F

Tue
H: 63°F
L: 50°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:09 PM
Moonset: 2:52 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:08 AM - 9:38 AM7:39 PM - 10:09 PM
Minor Periods
12:13 AM - 1:43 PM2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:10AM CDT until April 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 11:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * 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 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet this afternoon, then gradually fall through early next week. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Friday morning at 1115 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:10AM CDT until April 29 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 11:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the park at Andalusia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early next week. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Friday morning at 1115 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:10AM CDT until April 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 11:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine. * WHEN...Until Thursday, April 30. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most of the Riverside Park parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet this afternoon, then fall below flood stage on Wednesday. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Friday morning at 1115 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:31AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:31 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly through the weekend. - 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 Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:31AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:31 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects much of Barstow Road between Barstow and Osborn. Water also affects homes in Osborn. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to slowly fall through the weekend. - 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 Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:09 PM
Moonset: 2:52 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:08 AM - 9:38 AM7:39 PM - 10:09 PM
Minor Periods
12:13 AM - 1:43 PM2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.2 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: 8.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.32 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: 4.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.46 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: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 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
