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 6 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown and Cass 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 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Monday was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:29PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Morgan 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 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.9 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Monday was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:29PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Morgan and Schuyler Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.