Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Seneca, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:45 AM CDT
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Station Name: ILLINOIS RIVER AT SENECA, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 499 feet
Nearest Address:
511 N 2553rd Rd
Seneca, IL 61341
La Salle County
GPS Coordinates: 41.2997222, -88.6141667
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Weather for Seneca, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 51°F
L: 35°F

Mon
H: 57°F
L: 33°F

Tue
H: 69°F
L: 50°F

Wed
H: 73°F
L: 50°F

Thu
H: 77°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 3:00 PM
Moonset: 11:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:09 AM - 4:39 AM2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:29PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 1:29PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 8:35PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:35 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 8:35PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:35 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:53PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:53 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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 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 11:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet Monday morning. - 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 Sunday morning.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 3:00 PM
Moonset: 11:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:09 AM - 4:39 AM2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 4:03 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:12 AM - 5:42 AM3:33 PM - 6:03 PM
Minor Periods
7:25 AM - 8:55 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 5:08 PM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:17 AM - 6:47 AM4:38 PM - 7:08 PM
Minor Periods
8:26 AM - 9:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 6:10 PM
Moonset: 1:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:21 AM - 7:51 AM5:40 PM - 8:10 PM
Minor Periods
9:36 AM - 11:06 AM12:47 AM - 2:17 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 7:08 PM
Moonset: 2:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:21 AM - 8:51 AM6:38 PM - 9:08 PM
Minor Periods
10:51 AM - 12:21 AM1:36 AM - 3:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
