Rock River at Auburn St at Rockford
Is Rock River at Auburn St at Rockford flooding right now?
Rock River at Auburn St at Rockford measured 2.99 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.0 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.99 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 10 ft on Wed, Apr 20, 1881.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 7.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10 ft | 1881-04-20 |
| 7.8 ft | 1975-03-26 |
| 7.43 ft | 2019-03-18 |
| 7.39 ft | 2008-06-21 |
| 6.93 ft | 2013-04-20 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Creek at Eighth Street at Rockford, IL | 2.2 mi | Winnebago County |
| Rock River above Dam at Rockford, IL | 2.2 mi | Winnebago County |
| Rock River at Latham Park, IL | 5.5 mi | Winnebago County |
| Kishwaukee River near Perryville, IL | 7.3 mi | Winnebago County |
| Kishwaukee River at Belvidere, IL | 10.5 mi | Boone 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.