Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Rock Island, IL
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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

Wed
H: 78°F
L: 37°F

Thu
H: 56°F
L: 46°F

Fri
H: 56°F
L: 43°F

Sat
H: 59°F
L: 40°F

Sun
H: 68°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 5:52 AM
Moonset: 10:08 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:22 AM - 7:52 AM5:43 PM - 8:13 PM
Minor Periods
9:38 AM - 11:08 AM1:09 AM - 2:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 8:37AM CDT until April 8 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 8:37 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 3:00 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended 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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. 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 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 8:37AM CDT until April 8 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 8:37 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 8:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended 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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 9.1 feet Tuesday, April 14. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:09PM CDT until April 8 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 3:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. 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 Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is near crest. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:09PM CDT until April 8 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is just coming off the crest. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.1 feet Tuesday, April 14. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 9:48 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning and continue rising to 12.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 5:52 AM
Moonset: 10:08 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:22 AM - 7:52 AM5:43 PM - 8:13 PM
Minor Periods
9:38 AM - 11:08 AM1:09 AM - 2:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 6:44 AM
Moonset: 11:06 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:14 AM - 8:44 AM6:34 PM - 9:04 PM
Minor Periods
10:36 AM - 12:06 AM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 7:34 AM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:04 AM - 9:34 AM7:24 PM - 9:54 PM
Minor Periods
11:39 AM - 1:09 PM2:35 AM - 4:05 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 8:23 AM
Moonset: 1:15 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:53 AM - 10:23 AM8:12 PM - 10:42 PM
Minor Periods
12:45 AM - 2:15 PM3:08 AM - 4:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 9:10 AM
Moonset: 2:24 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:40 AM - 11:10 AM8:58 PM - 11:28 PM
Minor Periods
1:54 PM - 3:24 PM3:36 AM - 5:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
