Is the Kaskaskia River flooding?
The Kaskaskia River is tracked by 11 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 Kaskaskia River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Kaskaskia River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Illinois river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River at Shelbyville, IL | No flooding | 11.31 ft | 549 ft | |
| Kaskaskia River near Cowden, IL | No flooding | 8.33 ft | 15 ft | |
| Kaskaskia River at Vandalia, IL | No flooding | 8.58 ft | 18 ft | |
| Kaskaskia River at Carlyle, IL | No flooding | 11.18 ft | 16.5 ft | |
| Kaskaskia River at New Athens, IL | No flooding | 69.11 ft | 79 ft | |
| Kaskaskia River at Chesterville, IL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Kaskaskia River near Posey, IL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Kaskaskia River below Ficklin, IL | No flood stage defined | 2.14 ft | — | |
| Kaskaskia River at Cooks Mills, IL | No flood stage defined | 1.74 ft | — | |
| Kaskaskia River near Venedy Station, IL | No flood stage defined | 7.64 ft | — | |
| Kaskaskia River near Red Bud, IL | No flood stage defined | 68.78 ft | — |
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.