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 April 27 at 11:42AM CDT until April 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 11:42 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Christian, Macon and Shelby. In east central Illinois, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and Moultrie. In southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and Richland. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of heavy thunderstorms into the evening may result in flooding, especially in urban and low-lying areas. - 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.

Flash Flood Warning issued April 27 at 1:07PM CDT until April 27 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 4:00 PM

FFWLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Fayette County in south central Illinois... Southeastern Montgomery County in south central Illinois... * Until 400 PM CDT. * At 107 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Vandalia, Nokomis, St. Elmo, Ramsey, Witt, Brownstown, Wrights Corner, Avena, Irving, Shafter, Fillmore, Coalton, Ohlman, Bingham, Wenonah, Bayle City and Chapman. This includes the following State Parks... Ramsey Lake State Park. This includes Interstate 70 in Illinois between exits 61 and 76.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Tornado Watch issued April 27 at 12:50PM CDT until April 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:50 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 160 UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 158. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS BOND CLINTON FAYETTE MARION MONTGOMERY WASHINGTON IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS MACOUPIN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CENTRALIA, LITCHFIELD, SALEM, AND VANDALIA.

Flood Watch issued April 27 at 11:18AM CDT until April 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, Saint Clair IL and Washington IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Audrain MO, Boone MO, Callaway MO, Cole MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Jefferson 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 9 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 producing heavy rainfall moving over the same areas will have the potential to produce flash flooding.

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

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 8:43PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:43 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Cass and Brown Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.