Major Flood
32 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
31 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
42.7 ft
Water reaches instrument shelf in gage house.
42.4 ft
This is the RECORD FLOOD LEVEL that was reached on August 3 1993. At this level buildings in Bedford begin to flood.
40.6 ft
Buildings in Eldred begin to flood.
39.79 ft
The levee on Hurricane Creek in Hillview is overtopped at this stage.
39.4 ft
Floodwater reaches the floor the gage house.
39 ft
The Hillview Drainage District levee and Eldred levee are overtopped near this height.
38.6 ft
The Hartwell Levee will be overtopped at this river stage. Also...Illinois Route 100 at Illinois Route 108 begins flooding at the Kampsville Ferry near this height.
38.5 ft
Nutwood levee is overtopped near this height.
36.5 ft
Lorton River House and other Hardin businesses along Highway 100 begin flooding near this level.
35.5 ft
The U.S. Coast Guard will consider closing the Illinois River to all vessel traffic between 10 and 50 miles above the mouth of the river.
35 ft
Flood fighting activities begin in Hillview.
34.7 ft
Illinois River Road, or Highway 1, in South Hardin begins flooding.
34.29 ft
Illinois State Highway 100 north of Kampsville begins flooding and is closed near this height.
34 ft
Route 100 is flooded north of Hardin. Jersey County Grain Company utility buildings begin flooding.
33.79 ft
Route 96 is overtopped in Kampsville. The Kampsville Fire Department begins flooding.
33 ft
River Road in Bedford is overtopped. In Kampsville, the intersection of Illinois 100 and Illinois 96 floods near this height.
32.7 ft
Kampsville Inn begins flooding near this level.
32.6 ft
In Kampsville, an open-sided pavillion at the south end of 2nd Street, nearby restrooms, and businesses along Broadway near Highway 96 begin flooding near this height.
32.5 ft
The parking lot of the Barefoot Restaurant in Hardin begins flooding near this level.
32.29 ft
The sales office at Hurley Dodge in Hardin begins flooding.
32.2 ft
Cottages along South Park Street in south Hardin begin flooding near this level.
32 ft
Water Street in Hardin begins flooding near John F. Kennedy Street.
31.8 ft
The Brussels ferry service is interrupted.
25 ft
Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of unprotected agricultural land begins.
18.2 ft
At and below this height, barge traffic will need to consider lowering tonnage to avoid grounding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1993 | 42.4 ft | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | 40.29 ft | — |
| Apr 28, 1973 | 38.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HARI2
River
Illinois River
County
Calhoun, IL
Coordinates
39.1603°N, 90.6153°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Illinois River at Hardin?
The Illinois River at Hardin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05587060) 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 Illinois River at Hardin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Illinois River at Hardin is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Illinois River rises?
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Where is the Illinois River at Hardin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Calhoun County, Illinois at coordinates 39.1603°N, 90.6153°W. USGS site number: 05587060. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.