Kaskaskia River at Shelbyville, IL
Is Kaskaskia River at Shelbyville, IL flooding right now?
Kaskaskia River at Shelbyville, IL measured 6.47 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 542.5 ft below its 549 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.47 ft
Streamflow
62 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 549 ft, with major flooding at 558 ft. The highest crest on record was 558.15 ft on Sat, Jun 29, 1957.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 548 ft | 541.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 549 ft | 542.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 557 ft | 550.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 558 ft | 551.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 558.15 ft | 1957-06-29 |
| 556.95 ft | 1943-05-19 |
| 556.9 ft | 1908-05-08 |
| 556.41 ft | 1950-01-05 |
| 555.48 ft | 1968-05-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Creek near Shelbyville, IL | 6.2 mi | Shelby County |
| Kaskaskia River near Cowden, IL | 12.6 mi | Shelby County |
| Whitley Creek near Allenville, IL | 15.2 mi | Moultrie County |
| Marrowbone Creek near Bethany, IL | 15.9 mi | Moultrie County |
| Jonathan Creek near Sullivan, IL | 18.3 mi | Moultrie 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.