Is the Fox River (Tailwater) flooding?
The Fox River (Tailwater) 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 Fox River (Tailwater) 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 Fox River (Tailwater) at Algonquin, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.18 ft on 23 July 2017, carrying 7,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2010 (16 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.37 ft, 4.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox River (Tailwater) near Mchenry, IL | Near flood stage | 3.58 ft | 4 ft | |
| Fox River (Tailwater) at Algonquin, IL | No flooding | 8.37 ft | 9.5 ft | |
| Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville, IL | No flood stage defined | 9.09 ft | — |