Illinois River at Morris, IL
Is Illinois River at Morris, IL flooding right now?
No — Illinois River at Morris, IL is at 6.52 ft, 9.5 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 48 min ago.
Gauge height
6.52 ft
Streamflow
10,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.91 ft on Fri, Apr 19, 2013.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 15.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.91 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 24.84 ft | 2008-09-16 |
| 24.8 ft | 2020-05-19 |
| 23.91 ft | 1957-07-14 |
| 23.9 ft | 1916-02-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hanson Gravel Pit at Culvert near Morris, IL | 2.5 mi | Grundy County |
| Mazon River near Coal City, IL | 5.9 mi | Grundy County |
| Aux Sable Creek near Morris, IL | 6.0 mi | Grundy County |
| Kankakee River at Inflow of Power Plant near Lorenzo, IL | 9.0 mi | Grundy County |
| Illinois River at Seneca, IL | 10.3 mi | LaSalle 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.