Is the South Branch Kishwaukee River flooding?
The South Branch Kishwaukee 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 South Branch Kishwaukee 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is South Branch Kishwaukee River at Dekalb, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.60 ft on 24 August 2007, carrying 3,020 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1926 (54 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.13 ft, 6.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Kishwaukee River at Dekalb, IL | No flooding | 7.13 ft | 10 ft | |
| South Branch Kishwaukee River near Fairdale IL | No flooding | 5.25 ft | 9 ft |