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 27 at 9:53AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:53 AM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Cass and Morgan 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 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Tornado Watch issued April 27 at 6:57PM CDT until April 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 6:57 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

TORNADO WATCH 163 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHRISTIAN DE WITT LOGAN MACON SANGAMON SHELBY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND DOUGLAS EDGAR MOULTRIE PIATT VERMILION IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHAMPAIGN, CHARLESTON, CLINTON, DANVILLE, DECATUR, EFFINGHAM, FLORA, GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, LINCOLN, MARSHALL, MATTOON, MONTICELLO, NEWTON, OLNEY, PARIS, ROBINSON, SHELBYVILLE, SPRINGFIELD, SULLIVAN, TAYLORVILLE, TUSCOLA, AND URBANA.

Flood Advisory issued April 27 at 6:46PM CDT until April 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 6:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Christian, De Witt, Logan, Macon, Menard, Sangamon and Shelby. In east central Illinois, Moultrie. In west central Illinois, Morgan. * WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Springfield, Decatur, Lincoln, Taylorville, Clinton, Athens, Chatham, Mount Zion, Auburn, Sherman, Rochester, Forsyth, Riverton, Pawnee, Moweaqua, Maroa, Atlanta, Mount Pulaski, Kincaid and Williamsville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flash Flood Warning issued April 27 at 5:50PM CDT until April 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 5:50 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

FFWILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Menard County in central Illinois... Northwestern Sangamon County in central Illinois... Cass County in west central Illinois... Morgan County in west central Illinois... Scott County in west central Illinois... * Until 900 PM CDT. * At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Jacksonville, Petersburg, Virginia, Winchester, Alexander, South Jacksonville, Ashland, Meredosia, Bluff Springs, Pleasant Plains, Greenview, Bluffs, Murrayville, Chandlerville, Woodson, Chapin, Tallula, Arenzville, Manchester and Alsey.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Watch issued April 27 at 12:20PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:20 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 6:30 AM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam zones. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La Salle...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Saturday evening. * 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 11:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached by late tomorrow based upon forecasted rainfall today and tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 Tuesday morning.