Big Muddy River at Plumfield, IL
Is Big Muddy River at Plumfield, IL flooding right now?
Big Muddy River at Plumfield, IL measured 2.50 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 17.5 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.50 ft
Streamflow
67 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.68 ft on Wed, May 4, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 15.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 17.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 24.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 31.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.68 ft | 2011-05-04 |
| 34.67 ft | 1961-05-10 |
| 33.5 ft | 2011-04-30 |
| 32.86 ft | 1946-08-19 |
| 31.84 ft | 1983-05-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Muddy River below Rend Lake near Benton, IL | 9.9 mi | Franklin County |
| Crab Orchard Creek near Marion, IL | 13.1 mi | Williamson County |
| Middle Fork Big Muddy River near Macedonia, IL | 17.8 mi | Franklin County |
| Big Muddy River at Rte 127 at Murphysboro, IL | 19.1 mi | Jackson County |
| Big Muddy Subimpoundment near Waltonville, IL | 19.7 mi | Jefferson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.