Local weather forecast

Weather in Oquawka, IL

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 61469

Overcast
Now60°F

Overcast

High / Low65° / 55°
Rain chance54%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Warning issued September 25 at 8:45PM CDT until September 26 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, River Road is under water and the water is a few feet up onto the levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.6 feet Friday, October 02. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Safety instructions

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.

Flood Warning issued September 25 at 8:45PM CDT until September 26 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural land near the river is flooded and water covers most islands. Water starts rising onto secondary roads in Wapello Bottoms. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 22.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 15.6 feet Friday, October 02. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Safety instructions

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast60°15% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby62°14% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby64°14% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby63°19% rain
3 PMLight rain shower63°40% rain
4 PMLight rain shower65°27% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy65°6% rain
6 PMCloudy64°13% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby62°30% rain
8 PMOvercast60°22% rain
9 PMOvercast59°20% rain
10 PMOvercast59°20% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
65° 55°Overcast
Rain 54%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
71° 57°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 21%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
73° 55°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like55°F
Humidity61%
Pressure30.17 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind7 mph SE
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:55 AM
Sunset06:54 PM
Moonrise06:44 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 PM · 65°F
Coolest hour5 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance3 PM · 40%
Strongest gusts5 PM · 12 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 40%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 55°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

65°F, 6% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 40%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Oquawka

Illinois has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers, cold winters, strong frontal changes and frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.

Oquawka is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.93°N latitude and 90.95°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Oquawka weather today

Overcast and 60°F in Oquawka, IL. Today's high is 65°F with a 54% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 61%, pressure is 30.17 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Oquawka

Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 71°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 21%.

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