Sangamon River at Riverton, IL
Is Sangamon River at Riverton, IL flooding right now?
Sangamon River at Riverton, IL measured 2.16 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 20.8 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.16 ft
Streamflow
83 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.04 ft on Mon, Oct 4, 1926.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 20.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 23.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 26.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.04 ft | 1926-10-04 |
| 31.52 ft | 1943-05-19 |
| 30.15 ft | 1926-09-11 |
| 30.13 ft | 2015-12-31 |
| 30.07 ft | 2002-05-14 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sangamon River near Springfield, IL | 4.0 mi | Sangamon County |
| Sugar Creek near Springfield, IL | 5.0 mi | Sangamon County |
| South Fork Sangamon River below Rochester, IL | 6.2 mi | Sangamon County |
| South Fork Sangamon River near Rochester, IL | 7.0 mi | Sangamon County |
| Spring Creek at Springfield, IL | 8.3 mi | Sangamon 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.