Is the Iroquois River flooding?

Illinois · 2 gauges · Illinois river levels

The Iroquois River is tracked by 2 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 Iroquois River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 Illinois river levels.

data refreshed 2 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Iroquois River near Chebanse, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.68 ft on 7 March 1979, carrying 27,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (102 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.19 ft, 18.5 ft below that record.

Drains 2,091 sq mi · gauge elevation 596 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record