Is the Kankakee River flooding?
The Kankakee 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 Kankakee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 Kankakee River near Wilmington, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.70 ft in 1883. Peak records there go back to 1883 (113 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.03 ft, 14.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee River at Momence, IL | No flooding | 2.68 ft | 5 ft | |
| Kankakee River near Wilmington, IL | No flooding | 2.03 ft | 6.5 ft | |
| Kankakee River at Inflow of Power Plant near Lorenzo, IL | No flooding | 504.74 ft | 508 ft |