Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Seneca, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, January 23, 2026, 8:45 AM CST
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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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 7°F
L: -7°F

Sat
H: 10°F
L: -6°F

Sun
H: 23°F
L: 9°F

Mon
H: 18°F
L: 2°F

Tue
H: 30°F
L: 8°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
9:57 PM - 11:27 PM9:06 AM - 10:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:01AM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:01 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
Limit time outdoors. If you must go outdoors, dress in multiple layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain, or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 3:01AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:01 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
Limit time outdoors. If you must go outdoors, dress in multiple layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain, or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 12:04PM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:04 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.
Flood Warning issued January 23 at 9:03AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:03 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS... Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and some roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 4.7 feet. The indicated stage was affected by an ice jam located downstream of the gauge. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:01AM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:01 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 35 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes.
Limit time outdoors. If you must go outdoors, dress in multiple layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain, or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 3:01AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:01 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 35 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes.
Limit time outdoors. If you must go outdoors, dress in multiple layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain, or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 12:04PM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:04 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 11:52AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:52 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some sporadic wind chills below 30 below may still occur along and north of Hwy 20 this afternoon and late evening.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
9:57 PM - 11:27 PM9:06 AM - 10:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 4:41 PM
Moonset: 11:38 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:59 AM - 6:29 AM4:11 PM - 6:41 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:29 AM - 10:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 42.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 5:31 PM
Moonset: 12:38 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:47 AM - 7:17 AM5:01 PM - 7:31 PM
Minor Periods
9:54 AM - 11:24 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 6:24 PM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:38 AM - 8:08 AM5:54 PM - 8:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:23 AM - 11:53 AM12:23 AM - 1:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 7:23 PM
Moonset: 2:10 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:34 AM - 9:04 AM6:53 PM - 9:23 PM
Minor Periods
11:00 AM - 12:30 AM1:40 AM - 3:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
