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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 26 at 8:36PM CDT until April 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:36 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 Monday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 8:28PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:28 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 2:30 PM

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecasted. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening or on Wednesday. - Flood stage is 13.5 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 Monday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 8:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, Kane and McHenry Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, structures threatened along River Street, Johnson Street, and Maiden Lane in East Dundee. North Harrison Street threatened near Riverside Park in Algonquin. Washington Street threatened in Carpentersville. Water Street, Edwards Avenue, and Elgin Avenue threatened in East Dundee. Bayview Road threatened in Elgin. Low-lying areas of Festival Park are threatened in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall over the next several days, but will remain above flood stage through this week. - 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 Monday afternoon.