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 21 at 8:56PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:56 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 1:00 PM

...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, Morgan, Schuyler and Cass Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 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.

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.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 8:53PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:53 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle 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 Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet. - 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

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.