Kaskaskia River at Carlyle, IL
Is Kaskaskia River at Carlyle, IL flooding right now?
Kaskaskia River at Carlyle, IL measured 5.89 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.6 ft below its 16.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.89 ft
Streamflow
113 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16.5 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.69 ft on Fri, May 21, 1943.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16.5 ft | 10.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 17.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 21.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.69 ft | 1943-05-21 |
| 31.17 ft | 1950-01-07 |
| 31.12 ft | 1961-05-10 |
| 30.8 ft | 1908-05-09 |
| 30.7 ft | 1915-08-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River near Posey, IL | 5.3 mi | Clinton County |
| Shoal Creek near Breese, IL | 7.4 mi | Clinton County |
| Crooked Creek near Hoffman, IL | 8.5 mi | Washington County |
| Little Crooked Creek near New Minden, IL | 12.1 mi | Washington County |
| Shoal Creek near Pierron, IL | 13.7 mi | Bond 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.