Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Florence, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, April 10, 2026, 9:45 AM 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: 60°F
L: 49°F

Sat
H: 68°F
L: 43°F

Sun
H: 80°F
L: 60°F

Mon
H: 77°F
L: 63°F

Tue
H: 83°F
L: 66°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 7:34 AM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:04 AM - 9:34 AM7:24 PM - 9:54 PM
Minor Periods
11:46 AM - 1:16 PM2:29 AM - 3:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 11:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 11:12 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... 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 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM CDT Thursday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 15.7 feet Sunday 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. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Warning issued April 10 at 12:06PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 12:06 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 12:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... 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 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Friday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet early Monday afternoon. - 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 9 at 9:20PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:20 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 1:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Schuyler 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 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 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 10 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 4:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Cass 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 11:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM CDT Friday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet tomorrow morning. - 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 9 at 9:20PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:20 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 1:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Schuyler 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 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 7:34 AM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:04 AM - 9:34 AM7:24 PM - 9:54 PM
Minor Periods
11:46 AM - 1:16 PM2:29 AM - 3:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 8:23 AM
Moonset: 1:21 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:53 AM - 10:23 AM8:12 PM - 10:42 PM
Minor Periods
12:51 AM - 2:21 PM3:03 AM - 4:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 9:10 AM
Moonset: 2:28 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:40 AM - 11:10 AM8:58 PM - 11:28 PM
Minor Periods
1:58 PM - 3:28 PM3:32 AM - 5:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 9:56 AM
Moonset: 3:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:26 AM - 11:56 AM
Minor Periods
3:05 PM - 4:35 PM3:58 AM - 5:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 10:42 AM
Moonset: 4:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:12 AM - 12:42 AM
Minor Periods
4:14 PM - 5:44 PM4:22 AM - 5:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
