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

Thu
H: 78°F
L: 57°F

Fri
H: 66°F
L: 52°F

Sat
H: 66°F
L: 45°F

Sun
H: 71°F
L: 46°F

Mon
H: 65°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 58 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
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:30AM CDT until April 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:30 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 4:30 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Saturday. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:39AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 4:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady at around 13.6 feet until at least early next week. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:39AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 4:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * 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 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet Thursday evening, then remain near crest through Saturday before slowly falling. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.64 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 2:43 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:16 AM - 9:46 AM7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:06 AM - 1:36 PM2:13 AM - 3:43 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 8:48 PM
Moonset: 3:13 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:06 AM - 10:36 AM8:18 PM - 10:48 PM
Minor Periods
1:17 PM - 2:47 PM2:43 AM - 4:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 9:33 PM
Moonset: 3:37 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:52 AM - 11:22 AM9:03 PM - 11:33 PM
Minor Periods
2:26 PM - 3:56 PM3:07 AM - 4:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 10:16 PM
Moonset: 3:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:36 AM - 12:06 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:32 PM - 5:02 PM3:29 AM - 4:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
