Is the Embarras River flooding?
The Embarras River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Illinois. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Embarras River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Illinois river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Embarras River at Ste. Marie, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.06 ft on 7 June 2008, carrying 60,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (114 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.08 ft, 27.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embarras River near Camargo, IL | No flooding | 3.77 ft | — | |
| Embarras River at Ste. Marie, IL | No flooding | 1.08 ft | 19 ft | |
| Embarras River at Lawrenceville, IL | No flooding | 17.02 ft | 30 ft |