Rock River at Dixon, IL
Is Rock River at Dixon, IL flooding right now?
Rock River at Dixon, IL measured 11.28 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
11.28 ft
Streamflow
12,000 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.5 ft on Fri, Apr 20, 1973.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 1.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.5 ft | 1973-04-20 |
| 19 ft | 1996-07-02 |
| 18.5 ft | 1975-03-25 |
| 18.4 ft | 2019-02-24 |
| 18.4 ft | 1959-04-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rock River above Sinnissippi Dam at Rock Falls, IL | 10.6 mi | Whiteside County |
| Elkhorn Creek near Penrose, IL | 11.6 mi | Whiteside County |
| Rock River at Como, IL | 14.2 mi | Whiteside County |
| Rock River at Byron, IL | 22.5 mi | Ogle County |
| Pecatonica River at Freeport, IL | 32.2 mi | Stephenson 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.