Major Flood
716 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ELGI2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
714 ft
Minor Flood
713 ft
Action Stage
711 ft
What Floods at Each Level
717 ft
North Water Reclamation Facility property in Elgin is threatened.
716 ft
Inundation reaches up to 2 blocks from the river in Willow Lake Estates in Elgin. Railroad tracks are threatened in downtown Elgin.
715 ft
Commercial parking lots are threatened near National Street in Elgin.
714 ft
Structures along Riverside Drive and Grove Ave are threatened.
713.5 ft
Low-lying areas of Festival Park are threatened in Elgin.
712.5 ft
Low-lying sections of Willow Lake Estates are threatened. Athletic fields inundated at Judson University in Elgin.
712 ft
Fox River Trail threatened south of downtown Elgin.
711 ft
Low-lying trails threatened at Walton Island Park in Elgin.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
708.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
708.0
River reaches crest elevation of Kimball Street Dam. River nears zero flow.
707.0
Water supply intakes at Riverside Treatment Plant in Elgin may be threatened.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2017 | 713.11 ft | — |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 712.72 ft | — |
| May 22, 2020 | 712.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ELGI2
River
Fox River
County
Kane, IL
Coordinates
42.0587°N, 88.2851°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River at Elgin?
The Fox River at Elgin gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Elgin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River at Elgin is 713 feet. Action stage begins at 711 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 714 feet, and major flooding at 716 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 Elgin 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 Elgin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kane County, Illinois at coordinates 42.0587°N, 88.2851°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NWS Volunteer Observer