Is the Kishwaukee River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kishwaukee River at Marengo, IL | No flooding | 10.07 ft | 12 ft | |
| Kishwaukee River at Belvidere, IL | No flooding | 4.13 ft | 9 ft | |
| Kishwaukee River near Perryville, IL | No flooding | 8.79 ft | 12 ft |