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 20 at 11:24AM CDT until April 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Morgan, Schuyler and Brown 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 tonight to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 18.4 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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 20 at 11:22AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:30 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason 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. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Monday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet Thursday morning. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County. Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County. Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County. Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. ...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Dixon affecting Lee and Ogle Counties. * 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 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is currently cresting and has begun a slow fall. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall the next several days. - 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 this evening.