Illinois River at Valley City, IL
Is Illinois River at Valley City, IL flooding right now?
Illinois River at Valley City, IL measured 5.00 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.0 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.00 ft
Streamflow
16,800 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 27 ft on Wed, May 26, 1943.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 16.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 18.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27 ft | 1943-05-26 |
| 26.99 ft | 2019-06-04 |
| 26.85 ft | 2015-07-02 |
| 26.63 ft | 2013-04-27 |
| 26.56 ft | 1995-05-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River at Florence, IL | 5.2 mi | Pike County |
| Mckee Creek at Chambersburg, IL | 7.9 mi | Pike County |
| Bay Creek at Pittsfield, IL | 9.2 mi | Pike County |
| Illinois River at Meredosia, IL | 9.9 mi | Morgan County |
| La Moine River at Ripley, IL | 22.2 mi | Brown 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.