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 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 6 at 8:31PM CDT until April 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:31 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues 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 Thursday 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 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 22.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday 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 Tuesday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:45AM CDT until April 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown 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 late Tuesday night to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday morning to a crest of 18.2 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Freeze Warning issued April 6 at 2:25PM CDT until April 7 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 2:25 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...De Witt, McLean, Peoria, Piatt, Tazewell, Woodford, Champaign, and Vermilion Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Tuesday. * 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 6 at 8:29PM CDT until April 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Morgan 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 Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 18.3 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - 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.