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 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Winfield. 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...From late tonight to late Thursday night. * 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 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - 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 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Winfield. 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 Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - 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 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Winfield. 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 evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - 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 14 at 11:23AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Schuyler and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton 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 Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - 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.

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:23AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Schuyler and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton 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 near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.2 feet Tuesday, April 21. - 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.