ROCK RIVER AT COMO, IL
Is ROCK RIVER AT COMO, IL flooding right now?
No — ROCK RIVER AT COMO, IL is at 9.84 ft, 2.7 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage, as of 31 min ago.
Gauge height
9.84 ft
Streamflow
19,700 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.64 ft on Sun, Jul 23, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 0.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15.5 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 8.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.64 ft | 2017-07-23 |
| 15.18 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 14.68 ft | 2018-02-21 |
| 13.3 ft | 2019-10-05 |
| 12.97 ft | 2024-07-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| ROCK RIVER ABOVE SINNISSIPPI DAM AT ROCK FALLS, IL | 3.7 mi | Whiteside County |
| ELKHORN CREEK NEAR PENROSE, IL | 9.4 mi | Whiteside County |
| ROCK RIVER AT DIXON, IL | 14.3 mi | Lee County |
| MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT DAM 13 NEAR FULTON, IL | 22.8 mi | Whiteside County |
| ROCK RIVER NEAR JOSLIN, IL | 27.1 mi | Rock Island 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.