Is the Illinois River flooding?
The Illinois River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Colorado. 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 Illinois River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 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 Colorado river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Illinois River below Potter Creek near Walden, CO. The highest level ever recorded there was 7.63 ft on 3 June 2003, carrying 423 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2002 (3 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois River below Ish Baldwin Ditch near Walden, CO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Illinois River below Potter Creek near Walden, CO | No current data | — | — | — |