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 11 at 9:17PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:17 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan 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 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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 11 at 9:17PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:17 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan 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 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 Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.2 feet Saturday, April 18. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri and 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet Tuesday evening. - 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 11 at 11:33AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Missouri and Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Sunday, April 19. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet Wednesday morning. - 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 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... 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 forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...From late Sunday night to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - 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