Sangamon River near Oakford, IL
Is Sangamon River near Oakford, IL flooding right now?
Sangamon River near Oakford, IL measured 3.31 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 467.7 ft below its 471 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.31 ft
Streamflow
350 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 471 ft, with major flooding at 478.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 478.51 ft on Thu, May 20, 1943.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 469 ft | 465.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 471 ft | 467.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 472.9 ft | 469.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 478.5 ft | 475.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 478.51 ft | 1943-05-20 |
| 477.67 ft | 2016-01-01 |
| 476.73 ft | 2002-05-15 |
| 476.53 ft | 1982-12-05 |
| 476.09 ft | 1994-04-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sangamon River at Petersburg, IL | 10.8 mi | Menard County |
| Salt Creek near Greenview, IL | 13.1 mi | Menard County |
| Mason Tazewell Drainage D at Cr2350E near Topeka, IL | 14.5 mi | Mason County |
| Mason Tazewell Drainage D near Nursery near Topeka, IL | 14.6 mi | Mason County |
| Emiquon Lake Outlet near Havana, IL | 15.0 mi | Fulton 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.