Kankakee River at Shelby, IN
Is Kankakee River at Shelby, IN flooding right now?
Kankakee River at Shelby, IN measured 8.58 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 1.9 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.58 ft
Streamflow
2,970 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 12.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.04 ft on Thu, Sep 18, 2008.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 0.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 1.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 12.5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.04 ft | 2008-09-18 |
| 12.98 ft | 1982-03-24 |
| 12.9 ft | 2015-06-16 |
| 12.63 ft | 2009-03-11 |
| 12.32 ft | 2005-01-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Iroquois River near Parr, IN | 12.8 mi | Jasper County |
| Iroquois River at Rosebud, IN | 13.2 mi | Jasper County |
| Kankakee River near Kouts, IN | 16.7 mi | Jasper County |
| Kankakee River at Momence, IL | 17.1 mi | Kankakee County |
| Cobb Ditch near Kouts, Ind. | 17.5 mi | Porter 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.