Water Temperature of Lick Creek in Springfield, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 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

Wed
H: 86°F
L: 64°F

Thu
H: 82°F
L: 60°F

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 54°F

Sat
H: 60°F
L: 41°F

Sun
H: 55°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 5:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
5:21 PM - 6:51 PM4:42 AM - 6:12 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and Brown Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass 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 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 15.0 feet for the next several days. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and Brown Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass 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 near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 15.4 feet for the next several days. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 5:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
5:21 PM - 6:51 PM4:42 AM - 6:12 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 12:13 AM
Moonset: 7:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:43 AM - 2:13 PM
Minor Periods
6:35 PM - 8:05 PM5:06 AM - 6:36 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 1:06 PM
Moonset: 8:22 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:11 AM - 2:41 AM12:36 AM - 3:06 PM
Minor Periods
7:52 PM - 9:22 PM5:34 AM - 7:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 2:02 PM
Moonset: 9:42 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:06 AM - 3:36 AM1:32 PM - 4:02 PM
Minor Periods
9:12 PM - 10:42 PM6:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 3:03 PM
Moonset: 11:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:05 AM - 4:35 AM2:33 PM - 5:03 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:46 AM - 8:16 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
