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 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. 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 forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...From late Sunday night to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday 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 11 at 9:46PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. 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 17.0 feet, The parking area at the boat house floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Saturday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 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 12 at 11:41AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:41 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri and Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal Clarksville Louisiana 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 morning to Saturday afternoon. * 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 Sunday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 17.5 feet early 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 12 at 11:41AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:41 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri and Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal Clarksville 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 Monday, April 20. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 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 12 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:40 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Sunday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river crested this morning, and a slow fall is forecast the next several days. - 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.