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 June 12 at 11:07AM CDT until June 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 11:07 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 5:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac, Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The river climbed above flood stage yesterday and began cresting this morning. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 19.0 feet today before slowly falling overnight. - Flood stage is 16.0 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.

Flood Warning issued June 12 at 10:39AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 4:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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...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 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Friday was 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 24.0 feet tomorrow evening. - 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.

Flood Warning issued June 12 at 10:39AM CDT until June 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 4:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge. * WHEN...From this morning to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 462.5 feet, Roadway entrance to Allen Park threatened in Ottawa. Allen Park west boat ramp inundated in Ottawa. At 464.0 feet, Backwater causes the Fox River to reach bankfull near St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 462.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The river has climbed to near flood stage overnight. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 463.0 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.

Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 8:42AM CDT until June 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:42 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following county, Will and northwest Indiana, including the following counties, Lake IN and Porter. * WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 842 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland, Munster, Chesterton, Cedar Lake, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lake Station, South Haven, Winfield, New Chicago and Burns Harbor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Flood Watch issued June 12 at 11:07AM CDT until June 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 11:07 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River at Pontiac affecting Livingston County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac, Leonore...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Vermilion River from near Pontiac downstream to IL23 near Streator, including the Pontiac gauge. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Park Street is threatened in Pontiac. Low-lying sections of Chautauqua Park are inundated in Pontiac. At 14.0 feet, Widespread areas of Chatauqua Park are inundated in Pontiac. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river may crest near flood stage by early this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 evening.