Pecatonica River at Freeport, IL
Is Pecatonica River at Freeport, IL flooding right now?
Pecatonica River at Freeport, IL measured 10.36 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 2.6 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.36 ft
Streamflow
2,370 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.76 ft on Sat, Mar 16, 1929.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11.5 ft | 1.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 2.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 5.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.76 ft | 1929-03-16 |
| 19.4 ft | 1916-03-28 |
| 18.82 ft | 1922-02-25 |
| 18.45 ft | 1914-09-16 |
| 18.36 ft | 1923-04-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pecatonica River at Martintown, WI | 17.3 mi | Green County |
| Rock River at Byron, IL | 22.1 mi | Ogle County |
| Sugar River near Brodhead, WI | 24.2 mi | Green County |
| Pecatonica River near Shirland, Ill | 24.4 mi | Winnebago County |
| Rock River above Dam at Rockford, IL | 26.6 mi | Winnebago 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.