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 July 14 at 10:42AM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 10:42 AM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and Brown Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton 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 early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday 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 July 14 at 10:42AM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 10:42 AM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and Brown Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton 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 near Havana. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 12.7 feet Tuesday, July 21. - 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 July 14 at 9:07PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 9:07 PM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown and Cass Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... 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 minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 12.6 feet Tuesday, July 21. - 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 July 14 at 9:07PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 9:07 PM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown and Cass Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... 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 minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 12.5 feet Tuesday, July 21. - 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.