Kaskaskia River at New Athens, IL
Is Kaskaskia River at New Athens, IL flooding right now?
Kaskaskia River at New Athens, IL measured 68.58 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.4 ft below its 79 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
68.58 ft
Streamflow
519 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 79 ft, with major flooding at 85 ft. The highest crest on record was 95.63 ft on Sat, Jan 2, 2016.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 77 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 79 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 82 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 85 ft | 16.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 95.63 ft | 2016-01-02 |
| 93.21 ft | 2017-05-06 |
| 92.27 ft | 2019-06-10 |
| 90.33 ft | 2011-04-29 |
| 89.61 ft | 2013-06-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Creek near Hecker, IL | 4.5 mi | St. Clair County |
| Silver Creek near Freeburg, IL | 6.0 mi | St. Clair County |
| Kaskaskia River near Red Bud, IL | 9.0 mi | Randolph County |
| Silver Creek at Route 161 near Mascoutah, IL | 14.6 mi | St. Clair County |
| Kaskaskia River near Venedy Station, IL | 16.8 mi | Washington 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.