Is the Lake Fork flooding?
The Lake Fork 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 Lake Fork is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Lake Fork near Cornland, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.40 ft in May 1943, carrying 29,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1943 (79 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.41 ft, 20.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork near Cornland, IL | No flood stage defined | 3.41 ft | — | |
| Lake Fork at Atwood, IL | No flood stage defined | 1.52 ft | — |