Mackinaw River near Congerville, IL
Is Mackinaw River near Congerville, IL flooding right now?
Mackinaw River near Congerville, IL measured 1.37 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.6 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.37 ft
Streamflow
119 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.21 ft on Sat, Dec 4, 1982.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.21 ft | 1982-12-04 |
| 19.61 ft | 1986-10-04 |
| 19.52 ft | 1980-06-03 |
| 19.41 ft | 1951-07-09 |
| 19.09 ft | 2015-12-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mackinaw River near Hudson, IL | 10.3 mi | Woodford County |
| Sixmile Creek at Hudson, IL | 12.6 mi | McLean County |
| Panther Creek near El Paso, IL | 13.5 mi | Woodford County |
| Farm Creek at Farmdale, IL | 14.1 mi | Tazewell County |
| Sugar Creek near Bloomington, IL | 15.3 mi | McLean 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.