Weather for Peoria, Illinois
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Sat
H: 52°F
L: 40°F
Sun
H: 62°F
L: 40°F
Mon
H: 59°F
L: 38°F
Tue
H: 71°F
L: 53°F
Wed
H: 78°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 100 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 2:02 PM
Moonset: 9:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:06 AM - 3:36 AM1:32 PM - 4:02 PM
Minor Periods
9:15 PM - 10:45 PM6:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:27PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:27 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Cass, Schuyler and Morgan Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM CDT Friday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.3 feet early Thursday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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.
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 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 2:02 PM
Moonset: 9:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:06 AM - 3:36 AM1:32 PM - 4:02 PM
Minor Periods
9:15 PM - 10:45 PM6:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 3:03 PM
Moonset: 11:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:05 AM - 4:35 AM2:33 PM - 5:03 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:42 AM - 8:12 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:08 AM - 5:38 AM3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor Periods
7:32 AM - 9:02 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.4 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: 7.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.15 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