Station Name: MASON TAZEWELL DRAINAGE D AT CR2350E NR TOPEKA, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 472 feet

Nearest Address:
18701 County Road 2350E
Topeka, IL 61567
Mason County

GPS Coordinates: 40.3265833, -89.9141111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:40 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and Schuyler 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 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Sunday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...A slow fall is expected the next several days. - 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.

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:23 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 2:00 AM

Moderately strong winds out of the south to southwest will continue late this evening into the overnight hours. Expect a few sporadic gusts of 40 to 50 mph with more frequent gusts of 25 to 40 mph. These winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:07PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:07 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 1:15 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 Schuyler, Cass, Brown 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 near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Sunday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.0 feet Sunday, April 19. - 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 12 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:40 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and Schuyler 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Sunday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river crested this morning, and a slow fall is forecast the next several days. - 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 12 at 9:07PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:07 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 1:15 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 Schuyler, Cass, Brown 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 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Sunday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.1 feet Sunday, April 19. - 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.