RIVER GAUGE · ILLINOIS RIVER (CO)
Illinois River (CO) near Rand
Jackson County, Colorado
Water level1.01 ft
Flow12 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.5 ft
Minor flood5 ft
Moderate flood6 ft
Major flood7 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
RECORD FLOODING.
- 6 ft
MODERATE FLOODING OF FARM AND RANCH LANDS ALONG REACH.
- 5 ft
FLOOD STAGE. CONSIDERABLE FLOODING OF CAMPGROUNDS AND AREA NEAR RIVER.
- 4 ft
ACTION STAGE. WATER OUT OF BANKS AND INTO LOW LYING AREAS.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2014 | 5.29 ft | 815 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 5.1 ft | 683 cfs |
| May 18, 2013 | 4.49 ft | 544 cfs |
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