Rock River at Rockton, IL

Winnebago County, Illinois · USGS gauge 05437500 · NWS ROKI2 · Rock River flood status · Illinois river levels

Is Rock River at Rockton, IL flooding right now?

No — Rock River at Rockton, IL is at 3.61 ft, 6.4 ft below its 10 ft flood stage, as of 63 min ago.

Gauge height
3.61 ft
as of 63 min ago
Streamflow
2,970 cfs
data refreshed 2 min ago

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.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action8.5 ft4.9 ft below
Minor flood10 ft6.4 ft below
Moderate flood11 ft7.4 ft below
Major flood14 ft10.4 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
15.54 ft1975-03-25
15.13 ft2019-03-17
14.8 ft1904-03-22
14.72 ft2008-06-17
14.08 ft1959-04-04

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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.

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