Kankakee River near Wilmington, IL
Is Kankakee River near Wilmington, IL flooding right now?
Kankakee River near Wilmington, IL measured 2.04 ft on 2026-09-22 19:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.5 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.04 ft
Streamflow
4,040 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.7 ft on Sat, Jan 1, 1887.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.7 ft | 1887-01-01 |
| 16.7 ft | 1883-02-05 |
| 13.88 ft | 1968-01-30 |
| 13.18 ft | 2019-02-05 |
| 12.83 ft | 1985-02-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kankakee River at Inflow of Power Plant near Lorenzo, IL | 4.9 mi | Grundy County |
| Aux Sable Creek near Morris, IL | 9.7 mi | Grundy County |
| Mazon River near Coal City, IL | 9.9 mi | Grundy County |
| Des Plaines River In Lock Channel at Rockdale, IL | 11.4 mi | Will County |
| Du Page River at Shorewood, IL | 12.1 mi | Will 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.