Station Name: ILLINOIS RIVER AT FLORENCE, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 427 feet

Nearest Address:
State Rte 100
Florence, IL 62363
Pike County

GPS Coordinates: 39.63277778, -90.6077778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued June 25 at 1:16AM CDT until June 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 4:15 PM

Wet antecedent conditions from recent active weather means that it will not take much additional rainfall for flooding to occur, especially in low lying areas. Current forecast guidance exhibits a high (greater than 70%) probability of exceeding 2 inches of rainfall within the watch area. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Macon and Sangamon. In east central Illinois, Douglas and Edgar. In west central Illinois, Morgan and Scott. * WHEN...From this afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued June 25 at 1:55PM CDT until June 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 1:55 PM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Macon and Sangamon. In east central Illinois, Douglas and Edgar. In west central Illinois, Morgan and Scott. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain is likely with locally higher amounts from late this afternoon through midday Saturday with the heaviest amounts late tonight and Friday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued June 24 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Wed June 24, 2026, 9:11 PM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 9:15 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 Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. 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 Valley City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.1 feet Saturday 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

Flood Warning issued June 25 at 9:43AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 9:43 AM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. 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 Valley City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Thursday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet early Sunday afternoon. - 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