South Branch Kishwaukee River near Fairdale IL
Is South Branch Kishwaukee River near Fairdale IL flooding right now?
South Branch Kishwaukee River near Fairdale IL measured 5.25 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.8 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.25 ft
Streamflow
1,380 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.37 ft on Thu, Jul 18, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 1.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 7.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.37 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 12.15 ft | 2010-07-24 |
| 11.24 ft | 1999-06-13 |
| 10.96 ft | 2002-06-04 |
| 10.71 ft | 1997-02-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kishwaukee River near Perryville, IL | 7.7 mi | Winnebago County |
| Kishwaukee River at Belvidere, IL | 10.2 mi | Boone County |
| Keith Creek at Eighth Street at Rockford, IL | 13.7 mi | Winnebago County |
| South Branch Kishwaukee River at Dekalb, IL | 14.3 mi | DeKalb County |
| Rock River above Dam at Rockford, IL | 14.7 mi | Winnebago 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.