Major Flood
27 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Water begins to overtop Captain Pond and Ste. Marie Levees.
21 ft
Water overtops a few private levees in the Ste. Marie area.
19 ft
County Highway 9 floods between Ste. Marie and Willow Hill.
16 ft
Flooding begins to a secondary road on the east bank near the bridge north of town.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2008 | 28.06 ft | 60,400 cfs |
| Dec 29, 2015 | 26.83 ft | 40,700 cfs |
| Jun 29, 1957 | 26.54 ft | 39,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STMI2
River
Embarras River (IL)
County
Jasper, IL
Coordinates
38.9367°N, 88.0223°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Embarras River (IL) at Ste Marie?
The Embarras River (IL) at Ste Marie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03345500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Embarras River (IL) at Ste Marie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Embarras River (IL) at Ste Marie is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Embarras River (IL) rises?
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Where is the Embarras River (IL) at Ste Marie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jasper County, Illinois at coordinates 38.9367°N, 88.0223°W. USGS site number: 03345500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.