Is the South Fork Sangamon River flooding?
The South Fork Sangamon 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 Fork Sangamon River 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 South Fork Sangamon River near Rochester, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 36.58 ft on 30 December 2015, carrying 24,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1950 (76 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.23 ft, 31.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Sangamon River near Rochester, IL | No flood stage defined | 5.23 ft | — | |
| South Fork Sangamon River below Rochester, IL | No flood stage defined | 4.12 ft | — |