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 Warning issued April 10 at 10:01PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 10:01 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Louisiana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri and 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Louisiana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 April 11 at 11:33AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Missouri and Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Sunday, April 19. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet Wednesday morning. - 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

Flood Warning issued April 10 at 9:09PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 1:15 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 Friday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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 11 at 11:18AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Brown and Schuyler 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 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Saturday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet tomorrow 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.