Is the Kishwaukee River flooding?

Illinois · 3 gauges · Illinois river levels

The Kishwaukee 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 Kishwaukee 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.

data refreshed 3 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 Kishwaukee River near Perryville, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.85 ft in January 1938. Peak records there go back to 1938 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.79 ft, 15.1 ft below that record.

Drains 1,099 sq mi · gauge elevation 692 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Kishwaukee River at Marengo, ILNo flooding10.07 ft12 ft
Kishwaukee River at Belvidere, ILNo flooding4.13 ft9 ft
Kishwaukee River near Perryville, ILNo flooding8.79 ft12 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.