Fox River at Yorkville, IL
Is Fox River at Yorkville, IL flooding right now?
Fox River at Yorkville, IL measured 12.93 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 2.6 ft below its 15.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.93 ft
Streamflow
1,450 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15.5 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 21 ft on Thu, Jul 18, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14.5 ft | 1.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15.5 ft | 2.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 6.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 18 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 16.8 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 15.77 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 15.44 ft | 2015-06-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville, IL | 0.0 mi | Kendall County |
| Fox River Bypass at Yorkville, IL | 0.0 mi | Kendall County |
| Blackberry Creek near Yorkville, IL | 2.0 mi | Kendall County |
| Waubonsee Creek near Oswego, IL | 7.2 mi | Kendall County |
| Blackberry Creek near Montgomery, IL | 7.4 mi | Kane 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.