Sangamon River at Monticello, IL
Is Sangamon River at Monticello, IL flooding right now?
No — Sangamon River at Monticello, IL is at 5.06 ft, 7.9 ft below its 13 ft flood stage, as of 49 min ago.
Gauge height
5.06 ft
Streamflow
66 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.06 ft on Wed, Apr 13, 1994.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 14.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.06 ft | 1994-04-13 |
| 18.79 ft | 2008-06-04 |
| 18.56 ft | 2015-12-29 |
| 18.55 ft | 1968-05-16 |
| 18.5 ft | 1926-10-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia Ditch at Bondville, IL | 13.9 mi | Champaign County |
| Salt Creek near Farmer City, IL | 14.1 mi | DeWitt County |
| Copper Slough at Champaign, IL | 15.6 mi | Champaign County |
| Lake Fork at Atwood, IL | 16.6 mi | Piatt County |
| Clinton Lake near Lane, IL | 17.2 mi | DeWitt County |
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