KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR COWDEN, IL
Is KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR COWDEN, IL flooding right now?
No — KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR COWDEN, IL is at 7.42 ft, 7.6 ft below its 15 ft flood stage, as of 89 min ago.
Gauge height
7.42 ft
Streamflow
1,340 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.36 ft on Sun, May 12, 2002.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 7.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.36 ft | 2002-05-12 |
| 20.28 ft | 2020-01-11 |
| 19.8 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 19.56 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 19.51 ft | 2020-07-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| ROBINSON CREEK NEAR SHELBYVILLE, IL | 12.5 mi | Shelby County |
| KASKASKIA RIVER AT SHELBYVILLE, IL | 12.6 mi | Shelby County |
| LITTLE WABASH RIVER NEAR EFFINGHAM, IL | 15.8 mi | Effingham County |
| HICKORY CREEK NEAR BROWNSTOWN, IL | 21.1 mi | Fayette County |
| KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA, IL | 22.8 mi | Fayette 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.