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

Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 1:23AM CDT until July 3 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 1:23 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Flood Warning issued June 29 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 10:15 AM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Peoria and Tazewell Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Cass and Brown Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason 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 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 19.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.1 feet Monday, July 06. - 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 29 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 10:15 AM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Peoria and Tazewell Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Cass and Brown Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason 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 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 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 21.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.8 feet Monday, July 06. - 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 28 at 8:36PM CDT until July 6 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 8:36 PM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 8:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the Illinois river at the following locations... Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at La Grange LD. 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD. * WHEN...Until Monday, July 06. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday, July 05 and continue falling to 22.7 feet Sunday, July 05. - Flood stage is 23.0 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

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 8:36PM CDT until July 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 8:36 PM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 8:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the Illinois river at the following locations... Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at La Grange LD. 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia. * WHEN...Until Monday, July 06. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Beach Road just north of Shady Acres floods near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is falling and is expected to continue to fall. It will fall below flood stage Sunday, July 05. - Flood stage is 17.0 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