Edwards River near New Boston, IL
Is Edwards River near New Boston, IL flooding right now?
No — Edwards River near New Boston, IL is at 13.02 ft, 4.0 ft below its 17 ft flood stage, as of 66 min ago.
Gauge height
13.02 ft
Streamflow
127 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.13 ft on Sun, Sep 14, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 2.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 4.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.13 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 23.82 ft | 2013-04-20 |
| 23.72 ft | 2019-05-31 |
| 23.7 ft | 2008-12-30 |
| 23.57 ft | 2010-05-15 |
Last 7 days
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|---|---|---|
| Pope Creek near Keithsburg, IL | 4.7 mi | Mercer County |
| Iowa River at Oakville, IA | 7.6 mi | Louisa County |
| Iowa River at Wapello, IA | 11.2 mi | Louisa County |
| Henderson Creek near Oquawka, IL | 14.1 mi | Henderson County |
| Iowa River at Columbus Junction, IA | 20.7 mi | Louisa 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.