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 April 16 at 9:22PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:22 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Morgan, Schuyler 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 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 14.9 feet. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 April 16 at 9:22PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:22 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Morgan, Schuyler 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 near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 15.1 feet. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 April 16 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:01 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 9:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx