Station Name: Quincy 3SSW - L&D 21
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 459 feet

Nearest Address:
957 W Lock and Dam Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
Adams County

GPS Coordinates: 39.9035, -91.4284

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 9:52PM CDT until May 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 9:52 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Hannibal. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Illinois River at Hardin. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Canton. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.6 feet, Front Street leading to the campground and Corps park campgrounds flood at this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flash Flood Warning issued April 27 at 6:34PM CDT until April 27 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 6:34 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 9:45 PM

At 634 PM CDT, Flash flooding will continue due to excessive runoff, even though heavy rain has ended. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Quincy, Hannibal, Palmyra, Monroe City, Quincy Regional Airport, Camp Point, Payson, New London, Clayton, Golden, Fall Creek, Center, Beverly, Rensselaer, Spaulding, Adams, Kingston, Burton, Liberty and Hull. This includes the following highways... Interstate 72 between exits 4 and 10. Interstate 172 between exits 2 and 19.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 1:35PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Canton. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.6 feet, North Front Street and the first 2-3 campsites in Mississippi Park begin flooding at this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM CDT Monday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 9:52PM CDT until May 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 9:52 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Hannibal. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Illinois River at Hardin. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...Until Monday, May 04. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The Corps of Engineers begins flood fight procedures. At this level, preparations are made to install two flood gates at Hill Street and Center Street if the forecast exceeds 20.5 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Sunday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, May 03. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 1:35PM CDT until May 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, The northern end of Southside Recreation #2 Park along Bear Creek begins flooding at this height. Gate wells are shut down to prevent the sewers from backing up. Also at this level pumps are set to standby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 PM CDT Monday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx