Weather for Springfield, Illinois
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Sat
H: 55°F
L: 41°F
Sun
H: 65°F
L: 41°F
Mon
H: 62°F
L: 40°F
Tue
H: 72°F
L: 55°F
Wed
H: 78°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 99 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
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:27PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:27 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Cass, Schuyler and Morgan 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 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM CDT Friday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.3 feet Friday, April 24. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 April 18 at 11:50AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown and Cass 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 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Saturday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 April 17 at 10:27PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:27 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Cass, Schuyler and Morgan Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM CDT Friday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.3 feet early Thursday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 April 18 at 11:50AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate 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 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Saturday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 April 17 at 9:56PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:56 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of unprotected agricultural land begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 24.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 26.5 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 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: 3.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.68 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: 3.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.84 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:08 AM - 5:38 AM3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor Periods
7:36 AM - 9:06 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 5:12 PM
Moonset: 12:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:13 AM - 6:43 AM4:42 PM - 7:12 PM
Minor Periods
8:37 AM - 10:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 6:15 PM
Moonset: 1:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:17 AM - 7:47 AM5:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Minor Periods
9:47 AM - 11:17 AM12:45 AM - 2:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5