Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:17PM CDT until April 26 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:17 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford 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 late Monday night to Sunday, April 26. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning to a crest of 18.5 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:49AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:49 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as lower 30s. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could damage or kill sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:16PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:16 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Frost Advisory issued April 20 at 2:49AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:49 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as mid to upper 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:18PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:18 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * 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 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river appears to be cresting. It will slowly fall but remain above flood stage through the 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 Monday afternoon.