Station Name: Marseilles L&D 5 Met Stn
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 476 feet

Nearest Address:
Commercial Street
Marseilles, IL 61341
La Salle County

GPS Coordinates: 41.3261, -88.7147

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 26 at 8:36PM CDT until April 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:36 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.

Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 12:50PM CDT until April 27 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:50 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Flood Watch issued April 27 at 12:20PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:20 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 6:30 AM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam zones. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La Salle...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached by late tomorrow based upon forecasted rainfall today and tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 8:28PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:28 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 2:30 PM

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecasted. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening or on Wednesday. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 12:10PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:10 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 6:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Lake IL and Kane Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Recent Activity...River stages have been very slowly falling over the last few days. - Forecast...The river may rise slightly overnight tonight due to forecasted rainfall. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.