Water Temperature of Lick Creek in Springfield, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
Lake Springfield; Chatham, ILStation Name: LICK CREEK NEAR WOODSIDE, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 581 feet
Nearest Address:
Springfield, IL 62711
Sangamon County
GPS Coordinates: 39.71553889, -89.7024444
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Weather for Springfield, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 89°F
L: 67°F

Wed
H: 84°F
L: 66°F

Thu
H: 86°F
L: 69°F

Fri
H: 86°F
L: 69°F

Sat
H: 79°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 6:33 AM
Moonset: 1:16 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:03 AM - 8:33 AM6:28 PM - 8:58 PM
Minor Periods
12:46 AM - 2:16 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:33PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 1:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and Brown Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Access road to Anderson Lake north campground closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:33PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 1:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and Brown Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 17.7 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 9:26AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue July 7, 2026, 9:26 AM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 1:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Cass and Morgan Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Access road to Anderson Lake north campground closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 9:26AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue July 7, 2026, 9:26 AM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 1:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Cass and Morgan Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.1 feet Tuesday, July 14. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:28PM CDT until July 9 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Mon July 6, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 9:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Valley City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Monday was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow evening to 13.5 feet early Thursday morning. It will then rise to 13.6 feet Thursday morning. It will fall to 13.4 feet Friday morning. It will then rise to 13.7 feet Monday, July 13. It will fall to 13.6 feet Monday, July 13 then rise again. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.29 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 6:33 AM
Moonset: 1:16 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:03 AM - 8:33 AM6:28 PM - 8:58 PM
Minor Periods
12:46 AM - 2:16 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 7:20 AM
Moonset: 2:27 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 26.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:50 AM - 9:20 AM7:17 PM - 9:47 PM
Minor Periods
1:57 PM - 3:27 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 8:11 AM
Moonset: 3:41 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:41 AM - 10:11 AM8:12 PM - 10:42 PM
Minor Periods
3:11 PM - 4:41 PM12:25 AM - 1:55 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 9:09 AM
Moonset: 4:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:39 AM - 11:09 AM9:12 PM - 11:42 PM
Minor Periods
4:29 PM - 5:59 PM1:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 22.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 10:11 AM
Moonset: 6:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:41 AM - 12:11 AM
Minor Periods
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM1:46 AM - 3:16 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
