Major Flood
24 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
4.0
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1960 | 36.47 ft | — |
| Jan 29, 1952 | 32.04 ft | — |
| Jan 9, 1973 | 32 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River at Dayton?
The Fox River at Dayton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05552500) 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 Fox River at Dayton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River at Dayton is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fox River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fox River at Dayton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Fox River at Dayton gauge located?
The gauge is located in La Salle County, Illinois at coordinates 41.3841°N, 88.7890°W. USGS site number: 05552500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.