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 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:12 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. 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 10:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Thursday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.1 feet Tuesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 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

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:12 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. 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 Saverton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, An access road to riverside raised homes on the riverward side of the Sny levee begins to flood near this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday morning and continue rising to 17.0 feet early Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 16.0 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

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:12 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. 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 Hannibal. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, The northern end of Southside Recreation #2 Park along Bear Creek begins flooding at this height. Gate wells are shut down to prevent the sewers from backing up. Also at this level pumps are set to standby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Thursday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 18.3 feet Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 17.0 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

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

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.