Rock River at Rockton, IL
Is Rock River at Rockton, IL flooding right now?
Rock River at Rockton, IL measured 7.03 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 3.0 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.03 ft
Streamflow
8,360 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.54 ft on Tue, Mar 25, 1975.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.5 ft | 1.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 7.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.54 ft | 1975-03-25 |
| 15.13 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 14.8 ft | 1904-03-22 |
| 14.72 ft | 2008-06-17 |
| 14.08 ft | 1959-04-04 |
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|---|---|---|
| Pecatonica River near Shirland, Ill | 5.3 mi | Winnebago County |
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| Rock River at Auburn St at Rockford | 11.2 mi | Winnebago County |
| Rock River at Afton, WI | 11.3 mi | Rock County |
| Discovery Farms Core Waterwy Ar2 near Janesville, WI | 11.8 mi | Rock 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.