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 28 at 9:48PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. Illinois River at Meredosia. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening to Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Adjacent farmland and wetlands begins flooding. Island Road across the river in western Cass County begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 23.4 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 9:52AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:52 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 2:00 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 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 moderate 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 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet early Friday afternoon. - 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 29 at 9:52AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:52 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 2:00 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 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.7 feet Wednesday, May 06. - 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 28 at 9:48PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. Illinois River at Meredosia. 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...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 12:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Meredosia. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. 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...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx