Kaskaskia River at Vandalia, IL
Is Kaskaskia River at Vandalia, IL flooding right now?
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia, IL measured 3.53 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 14.5 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.53 ft
Streamflow
175 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.27 ft on Wed, May 8, 2002.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 14.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 20.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 22.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.27 ft | 2002-05-08 |
| 27.88 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 27.84 ft | 2020-01-12 |
| 27.83 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 27.7 ft | 2005-01-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Creek near Brownstown, IL | 7.5 mi | Fayette County |
| Hurricane Creek near Mulberry Grove, IL | 8.4 mi | Fayette County |
| East Fork Kaskaskia River near Sandoval, IL | 18.8 mi | Marion County |
| East Fork Shoal Creek near Coffeen, IL | 19.2 mi | Montgomery County |
| Kaskaskia River near Cowden, IL | 22.8 mi | Shelby 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.