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 20 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:01 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to only gradually fall through the week. It may fall below flood stage by the end of this week. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 Tuesday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:04PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:04 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:15 PM

...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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 Monday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady until further notice. - 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. 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 Tuesday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:24PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:24 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Cass and Schuyler Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening to early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 18.1 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 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.