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 5 at 9:12PM CDT until April 6 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 9:12 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. ...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 Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 464.0 feet, Backwater causes the Fox River to reach bankfull near St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 463.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday morning and continue falling. - Flood stage is 463.0 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 Monday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 5 at 9:12PM CDT until April 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 9:12 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. ...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 Friday evening. * 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 Sunday the stage was 23.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue falling. - 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 Monday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:33AM CDT until April 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, La Salle and Putnam Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. * 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 Friday morning. * 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 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 18.3 feet Monday, April 13. - 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 this afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:44PM CDT until April 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Henry. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water begins to affect the marina in Henry along with minor flooding of land adjacent to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday afternoon to a crest of 23.2 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass 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 Monday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 19.5 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.