RIVER GAUGE · BIG MUDDY RIVER
Big Muddy River at Plumfield
Franklin County, Illinois
Water level2.51 ft
Flow68 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood27 ft
Major flood34 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 34 ft
Many surrounding homes begin to flood.
- 20 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
- 16 ft
Bankfull stage is reached.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2011 | 34.68 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| May 9, 1961 | 34.67 ft | 42,900 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 33.5 ft | 14,100 cfs |
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