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 May 3 at 8:30PM CDT until May 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 8:30 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 8:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois... Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. 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...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 May 4 at 10:52AM CDT until May 7 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 10:52 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. 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...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Monday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 11.8 feet Monday, May 11. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 May 4 at 9:34AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:34 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, Morgan and Brown Counties. .River levels will continue to slowly fall the next several days, but flooding will continue into early next week. 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 at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 17.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.9 feet Monday, May 11. - 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.

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:51AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:51 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

Strong southwest winds gusting up to 30 MPH will combine with warm temperatures and low humidity to produce an Elevated Fire Danger today. If a fire were to start under these conditions, there would be an increased threat of fire spread and be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution while operating outdoor equipment and do not carelessly discard cigarettes.

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 7:10PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:10 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 8:15 PM

At 710 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near West Point to near Bentonsport/Vernon. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Burlington, Fort Madison, Mount Pleasant, Nauvoo, Keosauqua, West Burlington, New London, West Point, Dallas City, Danville, Donnellson, Bonaparte, Salem, Middletown, Carman, Hillsboro, Franklin, St. Paul, Gulf Port, and Colusa.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.