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

71.2°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
71.2°F
67.4°F
48%
WNW 10.1 mph
18.9 mph
66.9°F
49.3°F
0 in
50%
9 mi
1005 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 79°F
L: 59°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 76°F
L: 55°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 69°F
L: 57°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 70°F
L: 53°F
Moderate rain
Sat
H: 75°F
L: 55°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2 μg/m3
PM10: 2.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 116 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 6:39 AM
Moon Transit: 2:41 PM
Moonset: 10:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:51 AM - 4:21 AM
2:11 PM - 4:41 PM

Minor Periods

10:04 PM - 11:34 PM
6:09 AM - 7:39 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Flood Warning issued June 15 at 9:23PM CDT until June 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 9:23 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 3:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, La Salle and Putnam Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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 early Thursday 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 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 22.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday night. - 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 Warning issued June 16 at 10:02AM CDT until June 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue June 16, 2026, 10:02 AM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, La Salle and Putnam Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...Minor flooding is occurring. * 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 early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 22.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday night. - 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 late tonight.


Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
79.3°F
58.6°F
67.1°F
61%
0 in
17%
0%
20.1 mph
8.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.7 μg/m3
PM10: 2.88 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 119.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 6:39 AM
Moon Transit: 2:41 PM
Moonset: 10:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:51 AM - 4:21 AM
2:11 PM - 4:41 PM

Minor Periods

10:04 PM - 11:34 PM
6:09 AM - 7:39 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
75.7°F
55.4°F
62.8°F
85%
1.26 in
82%
0%
21.7 mph
2.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.1 μg/m3
PM10: 3.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 7:59 AM
Moon Transit: 3:42 PM
Moonset: 11:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:54 AM - 5:24 AM
3:12 PM - 5:42 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:29 AM - 8:59 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
69°F
57°F
62.6°F
81%
0.01 in
39%
0%
19.2 mph
6.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.6 μg/m3
PM10: 1.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 115.75 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 9:18 AM
Moon Transit: 4:37 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:52 AM - 6:22 AM
4:07 PM - 6:37 PM

Minor Periods

8:48 AM - 10:18 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, June 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
69.7°F
53.3°F
61.8°F
75%
0 in
9%
0%
14.8 mph
9.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.77 μg/m3
PM10: 1.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.19 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 10:34 AM
Moon Transit: 5:26 PM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:44 AM - 7:14 AM
4:56 PM - 7:26 PM

Minor Periods

10:04 AM - 11:34 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
75°F
54.5°F
63°F
82%
0.24 in
76%
0%
13.4 mph
9.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.09 μg/m3
PM10: 7.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 253.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 33.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 6.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 11:44 AM
Moon Transit: 6:12 PM
Moonset: 12:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:31 AM - 8:01 AM
5:42 PM - 8:12 PM

Minor Periods

11:14 AM - 12:44 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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