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 Warning issued June 15 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 9:11 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Brown and Schuyler Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4 feet Friday evening. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued June 15 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 9:11 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Brown and Schuyler Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate 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 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet early Saturday afternoon. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued June 15 at 12:06PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 12:06 PM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 12:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Valley City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 14.4 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued June 15 at 9:17PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 9:17 PM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. Illinois River at Valley City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 14.4 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 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. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx