Station Name: Utica-Starved Rock L&D 6
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 459 feet

Nearest Address:
927 N 27th Rd
Utica, IL 61350
La Salle County

GPS Coordinates: 41.3242, -88.9858

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 9:15 PM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady at around 13.5 feet until at least early next week. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:55AM CDT until April 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 10:55 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady at around 13.5 feet until at least early next week. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.