Station Name: HANSON GRAVEL PIT AT CULVERT NEAR MORRIS, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 499 feet

Nearest Address:
2237 W Southmor Rd
Morris, IL 60450
Grundy County

GPS Coordinates: 41.33305556, -88.4669444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:17 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, Kane and McHenry 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 further notice. * 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 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 13.5 feet. The river was currently cresting. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage for the next several days. - 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 late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:24 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, Kane and McHenry Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain near flood stage for the next several days. - 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 Saturday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 1:46PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:46 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...From Saturday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...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 12:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 23.2 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 Saturday morning.

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 1:46PM CDT until April 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:46 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle zone. ...The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam zones. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa, La Salle... flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 464.0 feet, Backwater causes the Fox River to reach bankfull near St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 461.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 463.0 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 this afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:48AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:48 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * 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 4:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The river rose into minor flood stage last night. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising and crest near 23.5 feet on Sunday. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 late tonight.