Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Peoria, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, December 19, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Peoria Lock and Dam; Bartonville, IL; North Pekin, IL; Creve Coeur; Crevecoeur Nature PreserveStation Name: Peoria 5SSW - L&D 7
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 436 feet
Nearest Address:
Peoria, IL 61610
Tazewell County
GPS Coordinates: 40.6333, -89.625
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Weather for Peoria, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 83°F
L: 48°F

Wed
H: 74°F
L: 59°F

Thu
H: 76°F
L: 58°F

Fri
H: 76°F
L: 58°F

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 5:12 PM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:13 AM - 6:43 AM4:42 PM - 7:12 PM
Minor Periods
8:33 AM - 10:03 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:19AM CDT until April 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:19 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:30 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. ...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 Brown, Morgan, Schuyler and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:19AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:19 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:30 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. ...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 Brown, Morgan, 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. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:24AM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including 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 Friday. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The river stage continues to gradually fall. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this week. - 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 5:12 PM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:13 AM - 6:43 AM4:42 PM - 7:12 PM
Minor Periods
8:33 AM - 10:03 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 6:14 PM
Moonset: 1:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:17 AM - 7:47 AM5:44 PM - 8:14 PM
Minor Periods
9:43 AM - 11:13 AM12:49 AM - 2:19 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 7:12 PM
Moonset: 2:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:17 AM - 8:47 AM6:42 PM - 9:12 PM
Minor Periods
10:57 AM - 12:27 AM1:38 AM - 3:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 8:05 PM
Moonset: 2:46 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:12 AM - 9:42 AM7:35 PM - 10:05 PM
Minor Periods
12:12 AM - 1:42 PM2:16 AM - 3:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 8:53 PM
Moonset: 3:15 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:02 AM - 10:32 AM8:23 PM - 10:53 PM
Minor Periods
1:23 PM - 2:53 PM2:45 AM - 4:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
