Fox River at Fox Lake
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lake County, Illinois on the Fox River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05548000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
7.5 ft
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
US-12 and Milwaukee District Railroad tracks are threatened near Fox Lake.
9 ft
Widespread inundation of roadways and structures along the Fox River Chain of Lakes reaches up to 2 blocks inland threatening numerous businesses and a post office in Fox Lake.
8.5 ft
Grass Lake Road threatened west of Antioch.
8 ft
Lake County Sheriffs Office Marine Unit threatened west of Fox Lake.
7.5 ft
Numerous residences threatened along Lake Shore Drive north of Fox Lake. Fox Waterway Agency threatened in Fox Lake. Grand Avenue threatened near Lakeland Shopping Center in Fox Lake.
7 ft
Numerous residences threatened along Venn Road, Clark Street, and Witt Road west of Antioch. Residences threatened along Fairfax Road, Lake Lane, and Tremont Road in Fox Lake. Numerous structures threatened at marinas along the lakes. Parking lots are threatened at Lakeland Shopping Center in Fox Lake. Kings Road threatened in Fox Lake, cutting off evacuation route for Kings Island. Lagoon Road are threatened in Fox Lake. Greenwood Avenue is threatened north of Fox Lake.
6.5 ft
A few residences are threatened along Eagle Point Road. Anchorage Drive, Knollwood Road, Oak Lane, and Spring Road are threatened in Fox Lake. Bayview Lane is threatened southwest of Fox Lake. Stanton Point Road is threatened east of Fox Lake. Large portions of Cedar Island are inundated.
6 ft
Low-lying residences threatened along Park Avenue and Marine Drive in Fox Lake. The Island RV Park is threatened off Lakeside Place north of Fox Lake. Lakeside Lane, Wells Street at Oak Street, Eagle Point Road, and roadways at Watts Marina are threatened in Fox Lake.
5.5 ft
Park Avenue, Marine Drive, and Atwater Parkway are threatened in Fox Lake. Water overflows low-lying banks along Fox lake in Fox Lake Hills.
5 ft
Fox Waterway Agency considers "no wake" order for the Fox River Chain of Lakes from Pistakee Lake to the Wisconsin border. Water overflows low-lying banks along Fox Lake, Pistakee Lake, and Nippersink Lake in Fox Lake.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1960 | 8.12 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 1960 | 8.12 ft | — |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 7.97 ft | — |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 7.97 ft | — |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 7.91 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River at Fox Lake?
The Fox River at Fox Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05548000) 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 Fox Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River at Fox Lake is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fox River rises?
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Where is the Fox River at Fox Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Illinois at coordinates 42.4031°N, 88.1826°W. USGS site number: 05548000. 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