VERMILION RIVER NEAR LEONORE, IL
Is VERMILION RIVER NEAR LEONORE, IL flooding right now?
No — VERMILION RIVER NEAR LEONORE, IL is at 14.55 ft, 1.4 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 18 min ago.
Gauge height
14.55 ft
Streamflow
8,600 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.25 ft on Thu, Apr 18, 2013.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.5 ft | 0.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 1.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 11.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.25 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 27.13 ft | 1982-12-04 |
| 25.22 ft | 2008-01-09 |
| 25.1 ft | 2015-12-29 |
| 24.5 ft | 2019-05-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS RIVER AT MARSEILLES, IL | 13.8 mi | LaSalle County |
| FOX RIVER AT DAYTON, IL | 14.2 mi | LaSalle County |
| ILLINOIS RIVER AT SENECA, IL | 17.6 mi | LaSalle County |
| ILLINOIS RIVER AT HENRY, IL | 23.2 mi | Marshall County |
| EAST BUREAU CREEK NEAR BUREAU, IL | 25.0 mi | Bureau 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.