Rock River at Latham Park, IL
Is Rock River at Latham Park, IL flooding right now?
Rock River at Latham Park, IL measured 6.11 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 2.9 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.11 ft
Streamflow
8,340 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.7 ft on Wed, Mar 26, 1975.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 1.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 13.5 ft | 7.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.7 ft | 1975-03-26 |
| 14.46 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 14.3 ft | 2008-06-18 |
| 13.3 ft | 1973-04-23 |
| 13.22 ft | 2018-10-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rock River at Auburn St at Rockford | 5.5 mi | Winnebago County |
| Rock River at Rockton, IL | 5.7 mi | Winnebago County |
| Rock River above Dam at Rockford, IL | 7.3 mi | Winnebago County |
| Keith Creek at Eighth Street at Rockford, IL | 7.7 mi | Winnebago County |
| Pecatonica River near Shirland, Ill | 7.7 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.