Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 4 at 2:37AM CDT until May 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:37 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Localized visibility below one-half mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to locally reduced visibility.

If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Morgan 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 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 17.9 feet for the next couple of days, then begin a slow fall. - 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 May 4 at 9:34AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:34 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, Morgan and Brown Counties. .River levels will continue to slowly fall the next several days, but flooding will continue into early next week. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 17.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.9 feet Monday, May 11. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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 May 3 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Morgan 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 near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Sunday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 16.4 feet for the next couple of days, then begin a slow fall. - 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 May 4 at 9:34AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:34 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, Morgan and Brown Counties. .River levels will continue to slowly fall the next several days, but flooding will continue into early next week. 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 Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.7 feet Monday, May 11. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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.