Station Name: La Grange L&D 8
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 427 feet

Nearest Address:
Lock & Dam Road
La Grange, IL 62378
Cass County

GPS Coordinates: 39.9403, -90.5344

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:29AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:29 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 2:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Morgan 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 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet tomorrow evening. - 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.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:29AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:29 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 2:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Morgan 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet Friday morning. - 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.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Grafton. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.9 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 17.0 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 21 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Grafton. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.6 feet Tuesday, April 28. - 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 21 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Grafton. 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 Saverton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.4 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 16.0 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