Major Flood
19 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
Action Stage
14.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.5 ft
Sundown Lane threatened near Saw Wee Kee State Park.
22 ft
Structures threatened at Riverfront Park in Yorkville.
21.5 ft
A few residences threatened along River Street in Yorkville.
21 ft
County Highway 24 (Van Emmon Road) threatened east of Yorkville.
20.5 ft
A few structures threatened along Riverview Court between Yorkville and Oswego. Hydraulic Avenue threatened at Riverfront Park in Yorkville.
20 ft
Residences threatened along Riverside Street east of Yorkville. A few structures threatened off County Highway 24 (Van Emmon Road) east of Yorkville. Millhurst Road threatened west of Fox River Drive between Yorkville and Millbrook.
19 ft
Residences threatened along Race Street in Millington.
18.5 ft
Structures threatened at Yorkville Bristol Sanitary in Yorkville. Race Street threatened at Bridge Street in Millington.
18 ft
Multiple structures threatened at Hide Away Lakes Campground.
17 ft
Historic Farnsworth House is threatened south of Plano.
16.5 ft
Yorkville Bristol Sanitary property threatened in Yorkville. Water overtops low-lying banks near Saw Wee Kee State Park.
15.5 ft
Low-lying sections of Hide Away Lakes Campground inundated.
14.5 ft
Trails threatened at Riverfront Park in Yorkville.
14 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks near Silver Springs State Park.
13.5 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks in Yorkville near Riverfront Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
12.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
12.1
River reaches crest elevation of Palmer Dam. River nears zero flow except for water passing through bypass channel.
11.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 1996 | 21 ft | — |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 18 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 16.8 ft | 20,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River at Yorkville (Palmer Dam)?
The Fox River at Yorkville (Palmer Dam) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05551580) 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 Yorkville (Palmer Dam)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River at Yorkville (Palmer Dam) is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 14.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fox River rises?
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Where is the Fox River at Yorkville (Palmer Dam) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kendall County, Illinois at coordinates 41.6428°N, 88.4434°W. USGS site number: 05551580. 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