Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Seneca, IL

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

Measurement Time: Friday, January 23, 2026, 8:45 AM CST

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Illinois River

Station Name: Seneca
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 499 feet

Nearest Address:
Harbor Lane
Seneca, IL 61360
La Salle County

GPS Coordinates: 41.2997, -88.6142

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Weather for Seneca, Illinois

Current Weather

31.6°F
Clear
Clear
23.6°F
32.3°F
75%
ENE 9.4 mph
13 mph
25.3°F
23.7°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1030 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 49°F
L: 31°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 66°F
L: 36°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 68°F
L: 51°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 58°F
L: 49°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 53°F
L: 43°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.65 μg/m3
PM10: 3.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 173.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:26 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 12:35 AM
Moon Transit: 4:53 AM
Moonset: 9:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 64.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:23 AM - 6:53 AM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Minor Periods

8:39 AM - 10:09 AM
12:05 AM - 1:35 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:33AM CDT until April 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, La Salle and Putnam Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. * 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 morning. * 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 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 18.3 feet Monday, April 13. - 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 afternoon.


Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:31PM CDT until April 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:31 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau 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 Thursday evening. * 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 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 22.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue falling. - 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 Tuesday afternoon.


Flood Watch issued April 6 at 10:24AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake IL zones. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 late tonight.


Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:26PM CDT until April 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:26 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Lake IL and Kane Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday afternoon to a crest of 9.7 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.5 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 Tuesday afternoon.


Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
48.6°F
30.9°F
38.1°F
60%
0 in
0%
0%
11.2 mph
1.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.15 μg/m3
PM10: 4.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:26 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 12:35 AM
Moon Transit: 4:53 AM
Moonset: 9:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 64.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:23 AM - 6:53 AM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Minor Periods

8:39 AM - 10:09 AM
12:05 AM - 1:35 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
66.4°F
36.1°F
51°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
18.8 mph
1.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.8 μg/m3
PM10: 6.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:27 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 1:30 AM
Moon Transit: 5:44 AM
Moonset: 10:00 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:14 AM - 7:44 AM
5:52 PM - 8:22 PM

Minor Periods

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
67.6°F
51.3°F
58.7°F
74%
0.09 in
89%
0%
20.1 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.4 μg/m3
PM10: 7.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 7:28 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 2:17 AM
Moon Transit: 6:36 AM
Moonset: 10:59 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:06 AM - 8:36 AM
6:43 PM - 9:13 PM

Minor Periods

10:29 AM - 11:59 AM
1:47 AM - 3:17 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, April 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
58.2°F
49°F
54.8°F
85%
0.31 in
88%
0%
13.2 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.17 μg/m3
PM10: 7.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 2:57 AM
Moon Transit: 7:26 AM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:56 AM - 9:26 AM
7:32 PM - 10:02 PM

Minor Periods

11:32 AM - 1:02 PM
2:27 AM - 3:57 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
53.4°F
42.9°F
47.6°F
82%
0.03 in
79%
0%
13 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.73 μg/m3
PM10: 10.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 219.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 7:30 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 3:30 AM
Moon Transit: 8:15 AM
Moonset: 1:08 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:45 AM - 10:15 AM
8:20 PM - 10:50 PM

Minor Periods

12:38 AM - 2:08 PM
3:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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