Embarras River at Ste. Marie, IL
Is Embarras River at Ste. Marie, IL flooding right now?
Embarras River at Ste. Marie, IL measured 1.08 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 17.9 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.08 ft
Streamflow
83 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.06 ft on Sat, Jun 7, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 18.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 25.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.06 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 26.83 ft | 2015-12-30 |
| 26.54 ft | 1957-06-30 |
| 26.36 ft | 2002-05-13 |
| 26.08 ft | 1961-05-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Embarras River near Oblong, IL | 6.5 mi | Crawford County |
| Embarras River at Lawrenceville, IL | 24.2 mi | Lawrence County |
| Wabash River at Riverton, IN | 25.0 mi | Sullivan County |
| Little Wabash River below Clay City, IL | 25.5 mi | Clay County |
| Wabash River at Memorial Bridge at Vincennes, IN | 31.5 mi | Knox 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.