Fox River at Dayton
La Salle County, Illinois
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
Residential structures threatened off Dayton Road in Dayton.
- 23 ft
Numerous residential structures threatened along 2959th Road between Ottawa and Dayton. Industrial structures threatened in Wedron.
- 22 ft
Illinois Railway tracks threatened in Wedron. Campgrounds may be threatened near Sheridan.
- 21.5 ft
2153rd Road threatened in Wedron.
- 20 ft
Roadways and structures may be threatened in Millington.
- 19.5 ft
A few residential structures threatened along 2959th Road between Ottawa and Dayton.
- 19 ft
42nd Road may be threatened north of Sheridan.
- 17.5 ft
Agricultural land inundated near Sheridan.
- 17 ft
2603rd Road may be threatened north of Sheridan.
- 16 ft
Multiple structures may be threatened north of Sheridan.
- 14.5 ft
Low-lying agricultural land inundated near Norway.
- 14 ft
Residential structures threatened along 2059th Road south of Wedron.
- 13 ft
Residential structures threatened along 2062nd Road in Wedron. Water overflows low-lying banks in Dayton and Ottawa.
- 12.5 ft
2062nd Road threatened in Wedron. Low-lying agricultural land inundated near Wedron.
- 12 ft
Water overflows low-lying banks in Wedron and Sheridan.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1960 | 36.47 ft | — |
| Jan 29, 1952 | 32.04 ft | — |
| Jan 9, 1973 | 32 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 4.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
- 4.0
River nears zero flow.
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