Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Utica, IL

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:00 AM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Plum Island; Leopold Island; Starved Rock Pool; Oglesby, IL; Ottawa, IL

Illinois River

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

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Weather for Utica, Illinois

Current Weather

64.6°F
Clear
Clear
64.6°F
60.1°F
77%
SSW 4.7 mph
8.7 mph
60.3°F
55.7°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1014 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Thu
H: 78°F
L: 56°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 65°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 65°F
L: 46°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 70°F
L: 47°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 65°F
L: 56°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 6.05 μg/m3
PM10: 6.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 11:22 AM
Moon Transit: 7:09 PM
Moonset: 2:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:20 AM - 8:50 AM
6:39 PM - 9:09 PM

Minor Periods

10:52 AM - 12:22 AM
1:38 AM - 3:08 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:30AM CDT until April 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:30 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Saturday. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.


Flood Warning issued April 22 at 9:05PM CDT until April 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 9:05 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle 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 Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 20.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Saturday. - 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 Thursday afternoon.


Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:39AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 4:45 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * 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 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady at around 13.6 feet until at least early next week. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.


Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:11 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 4:15 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 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 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady at around 13.5 to 13.6 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 Thursday afternoon.


Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
77.6°F
55.6°F
67.9°F
71%
0.22 in
79%
0%
17.7 mph
6.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.49 μg/m3
PM10: 6.34 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 11:22 AM
Moon Transit: 7:09 PM
Moonset: 2:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:20 AM - 8:50 AM
6:39 PM - 9:09 PM

Minor Periods

10:52 AM - 12:22 AM
1:38 AM - 3:08 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, April 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
65.3°F
51.6°F
61.9°F
74%
0.31 in
88%
0%
15.7 mph
3.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.55 μg/m3
PM10: 5.12 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 12:37 AM
Moon Transit: 8:02 PM
Moonset: 2:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:15 AM - 9:45 AM
7:32 PM - 10:02 PM

Minor Periods

12:07 AM - 1:37 PM
2:15 AM - 3:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
65.4°F
45.5°F
55.6°F
59%
0 in
0%
0%
9.2 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.38 μg/m3
PM10: 2.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 1:49 PM
Moon Transit: 8:50 PM
Moonset: 3:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:05 AM - 10:35 AM
8:20 PM - 10:50 PM

Minor Periods

1:19 PM - 2:49 PM
2:44 AM - 4:14 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
70.2°F
46.8°F
58.5°F
54%
0 in
0%
0%
13.6 mph
6.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.02 μg/m3
PM10: 5.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.07 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 2:58 PM
Moon Transit: 9:34 PM
Moonset: 3:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:51 AM - 11:21 AM
9:04 PM - 11:34 PM

Minor Periods

2:28 PM - 3:58 PM
3:09 AM - 4:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
64.5°F
56.3°F
59.7°F
76%
0.2 in
77%
0%
23 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 4:03 PM
Moon Transit: 10:17 PM
Moonset: 4:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:34 AM - 12:04 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:33 PM - 5:03 PM
3:30 AM - 5:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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