Station Name: Illinois City L&D 16
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 538 feet

Nearest Address:
33153 102nd Ave W
Illinois City, IL 61259
Rock Island County

GPS Coordinates: 41.4256, -91.0094

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:10AM CDT until April 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects sidewalks along the river at Le Claire Park. Water also affects Credit Island Lane and Moline's River Drive in the 4700 block. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet this afternoon, then gradually fall through early next week. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:10AM CDT until April 29 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the park at Andalusia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early next week. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:10AM CDT until April 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine. * WHEN...Until Thursday, April 30. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most of the Riverside Park parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet this afternoon, then fall below flood stage on Wednesday. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water is over the campground and boat ramp in Keithsburg. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is cresting now. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to crest through the weekend. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri... Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Mississippi River at New Boston LD17. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.1 feet, Lock and Dam 17 is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:40 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is beginning to crest and will continue to crest through the weekend. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1115 AM CDT.