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 Advisory issued June 17 at 10:02PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 10:02 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Macon. In east central Illinois, Moultrie. * WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1001 PM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Decatur, Mount Zion, Forsyth, Harristown, Long Creek, Warrensburg, Lovington, Dalton City, Decatur Airport, Oakley, Hervey City, Lake City, Elwin and Cadwell. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Access road to Anderson Lake north campground closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1 feet Sunday 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass 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 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South Beardstown Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet early Tuesday 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 10:07PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 10:07 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River at Chester. Illinois River at Valley City. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 15.4 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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