Elkhorn Creek near Penrose, IL
Is Elkhorn Creek near Penrose, IL flooding right now?
Elkhorn Creek near Penrose, IL measured 3.71 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge.
Gauge height
3.71 ft
Streamflow
186 cfs
The highest crest on record was 19.6 ft on Wed, Jun 1, 1938.
Streamflow outlook
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.6 ft | 1938-06-01 |
| 17.75 ft | 1946-01-05 |
| 17.42 ft | 2002-06-04 |
| 16.53 ft | 1974-05-17 |
| 16.11 ft | 1971-02-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rock River above Sinnissippi Dam at Rock Falls, IL | 8.0 mi | Whiteside County |
| Rock River at Como, IL | 9.4 mi | Whiteside County |
| Rock River at Dixon, IL | 11.5 mi | Lee County |
| Mississippi River at Dam 13 near Fulton, IL | 23.7 mi | Whiteside County |
| Plum River at Savanna, IL | 25.9 mi | Carroll County |
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