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

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:15PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:15 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:18PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:18 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:30 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 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river appears to be cresting. It will slowly fall but remain above flood stage through the 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:34AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:15AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:15 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:49AM CDT until April 20 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:49 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as lower 30s. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could damage or kill sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.