Station Name: SUGAR CREEK NEAR CHATHAM, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 584 feet

Nearest Address:
9695 Old Indian Trail Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
Sangamon County

GPS Coordinates: 39.659075, -89.6589361

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued June 26 at 3:30AM CDT until June 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 3:30 AM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bond IL, Calhoun IL, Clinton IL, Fayette IL, Greene IL, Jersey IL, Macoupin IL, Madison IL, Marion IL, Monroe IL, Montgomery IL, Pike IL, Randolph IL, Saint Clair IL and Washington IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Audrain MO, Boone MO, Callaway MO, Cole MO, Crawford MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Iron MO, Jefferson MO, Lincoln MO, Madison MO, Moniteau MO, Montgomery MO, Osage MO, Pike MO, Reynolds MO, Saint Charles MO, Saint Francois MO, Saint Louis City MO, Saint Louis MO, Sainte Genevieve MO, Warren MO and Washington MO. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple waves of thunderstorms capable of heavy rainfall. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... St. Louis, Columbia, O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Florissant, Chesterfield, Belleville, Jefferson City, Wildwood, University City, Ballwin, Granite City, Wentzville, Alton, Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, East St. Louis and Hazelwood.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued June 26 at 1:49PM CDT until June 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 1:49 PM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Calhoun IL, Greene IL, Jersey IL, Macoupin IL, Montgomery IL and Pike IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Audrain MO, Boone MO, Callaway MO, Cole MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Lincoln MO, Moniteau MO, Montgomery MO, Osage MO, Pike MO, Saint Charles MO, Saint Louis City MO, Saint Louis MO and Warren MO. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain rates on top of already saturated ground may result in flash flooding. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... St. Louis, Columbia, O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Florissant, Chesterfield, Jefferson City, Wildwood, University City, Ballwin, Wentzville, Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Webster Groves and Ferguson.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued June 26 at 3:35AM CDT until June 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Along and south of a Jacksonville...to Decatur...to Paris line. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Storm total rainfall will range from 1.50 to 2.50, with isolated higher amounts possible along and south of the I-70 corridor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.