Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Florence, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, June 26, 2026, 12:30 PM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
Florence BridgeStation 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
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Weather for Florence, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 74°F
L: 67°F

Sat
H: 82°F
L: 68°F

Sun
H: 91°F
L: 71°F

Mon
H: 92°F
L: 73°F

Tue
H: 93°F
L: 72°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 10:47 PM
Moonset: 2:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:47 AM - 12:17 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:43 PM - 7:13 PM2:12 AM - 3:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Watch issued June 26 at 3:35AM CDT until June 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Along and south of a Jacksonville...to Decatur...to Paris line. * 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... - Storm total rainfall will range from 1.50 to 2.50, with isolated higher amounts possible along and south of the I-70 corridor. - 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 25 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 9:00 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 Thursday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.1 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
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 11:07AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 11:07 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 11:15 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 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Friday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 18.1 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall early Monday afternoon. It will rise to 18.0 feet Monday evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 10:47 PM
Moonset: 2:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:47 AM - 12:17 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:43 PM - 7:13 PM2:12 AM - 3:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 11:37 PM
Moonset: 3:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:37 AM - 1:07 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:41 PM - 8:11 PM2:48 AM - 4:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:28 AM - 1:58 PM
Minor Periods
7:35 PM - 9:05 PM3:32 AM - 5:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 12:29 AM
Moonset: 4:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
8:23 PM - 9:53 PM4:24 AM - 5:54 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 29.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 1:20 AM
Moonset: 5:51 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:50 AM - 3:20 AM1:10 PM - 3:40 PM
Minor Periods
9:02 PM - 10:32 PM5:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
