Fox River at Dayton, IL
Is Fox River at Dayton, IL flooding right now?
Fox River at Dayton, IL measured 10.31 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 1.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.31 ft
Streamflow
7,340 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.47 ft on Mon, Jan 25, 1960.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 0.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 1.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.47 ft | 1960-01-25 |
| 32.04 ft | 1952-01-30 |
| 32 ft | 1973-01-10 |
| 24.63 ft | 1954-10-11 |
| 24.47 ft | 1996-07-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River at Marseilles, IL | 5.4 mi | LaSalle County |
| Illinois River at Seneca, IL | 10.8 mi | LaSalle County |
| Vermilion River near Leonore, IL | 14.2 mi | LaSalle County |
| Hanson Gravel Pit at Culvert near Morris, IL | 17.0 mi | Grundy County |
| Illinois River at Morris, IL | 18.8 mi | Grundy 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.