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

Tue
H: 71°F
L: 49°F

Wed
H: 59°F
L: 46°F

Thu
H: 55°F
L: 42°F

Fri
H: 54°F
L: 38°F

Sat
H: 58°F
L: 36°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 48 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
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 9:43PM CDT until May 1 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:43 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines, Louisa and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until Friday 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 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Monday was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 11.1 feet Monday, May 04. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Tuesday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 9:43PM CDT until May 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:43 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines, Louisa and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 11.2 feet Monday, May 04. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Tuesday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:17AM CDT until May 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:17 AM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 10:30 AM
...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 Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:17AM CDT until May 1 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:17 AM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 10:30 AM
...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 Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until late Friday morning. * 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 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 11.0 feet Tuesday, May 05. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 9:43PM CDT until April 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:43 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island, Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines, Louisa and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at New Boston LD17. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:10 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:10 PM CDT Monday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 13.3 feet Monday, May 04. - 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 Tuesday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.08 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: 6.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.4 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:08 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:35 AM - 2:05 PM
Minor Periods
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM4:38 AM - 6:08 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 5:32 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
7:58 PM - 9:28 PM5:02 AM - 6:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 1:17 AM
Moonset: 6:00 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:47 AM - 3:17 AM1:06 PM - 3:36 PM
Minor Periods
9:02 PM - 10:32 PM5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
