Is the Pecatonica River flooding?

Illinois · 2 gauges · Illinois river levels

The Pecatonica River 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 Pecatonica River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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.

data refreshed 2 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 Pecatonica River at Freeport, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.76 ft on 16 March 1929, carrying 18,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1914 (112 annual peaks). It is currently at 10.36 ft, 9.4 ft below that record.

Drains 1,327 sq mi · gauge elevation 742 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record