Illinois River at Henry, IL
Is Illinois River at Henry, IL flooding right now?
Illinois River at Henry, IL measured 14.61 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.4 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
14.61 ft
Streamflow
7,160 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.94 ft on Mon, Apr 22, 2013.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 16.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.94 ft | 2013-04-22 |
| 32.67 ft | 1979-03-22 |
| 32.2 ft | 1943-05-23 |
| 32.02 ft | 1985-03-07 |
| 31.62 ft | 2020-05-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Senachwine Creek at Chillicothe, IL | 13.8 mi | Peoria County |
| East Bureau Creek near Bureau, IL | 15.8 mi | Bureau County |
| Big Bureau Creek at Princeton, IL | 19.4 mi | Bureau County |
| Vermilion River near Leonore, IL | 23.2 mi | LaSalle County |
| Indian Creek near Wyoming, IL | 25.7 mi | Stark 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.