Fox River at Montgomery, IL
Is Fox River at Montgomery, IL flooding right now?
Fox River at Montgomery, IL measured 12.43 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 1.1 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.43 ft
Streamflow
3,070 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.5 ft on Thu, Jul 18, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 0.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 1.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 2.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 3.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.5 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 15.14 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 15.12 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 14.77 ft | 2007-08-24 |
| 14.66 ft | 2020-05-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Waubonsee Creek near Oswego, IL | 2.2 mi | Kendall County |
| Blackberry Creek near Montgomery, IL | 2.6 mi | Kane County |
| Blackberry Creek near Yorkville, IL | 7.0 mi | Kendall County |
| Mill Creek near Batavia, IL | 7.8 mi | Kane County |
| Fox River at Yorkville, IL | 8.4 mi | Kendall 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.