Illinois River at Morris
Grundy County, Illinois
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27 ft
High water levels cause Dresden Lock to shut down.
- 22 ft
Multiple residences threatened between Morris and Marseilles. Numerous roadways threatened along the river between Morris and Marseilles.
- 21 ft
Morris Public Works property is threatened. West River Road is threatened.
- 20 ft
Low-lying residences threatened in Morris.
- 19.5 ft
Old Stage Road threatened near the Illinois and Michigan Canal between Morris and Seneca.
- 18.5 ft
A few residences threatened along Cemetery Road in Morris.
- 18 ft
A few roads threatened near Morris. Low-lying portions of Illini Park inundated near Marseilles.
- 16 ft
Pine Bluff Road threatened west of IL-47 south of Morris. Dwight Road threatened south of Morris. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
- 12.5 ft
Low-lying portions of Stratton Park inundated near IL-47 in Morris.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2013 | 24.91 ft | — |
| Sep 15, 2008 | 24.84 ft | — |
| May 18, 2020 | 24.8 ft | 103,000 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 2.7
Low water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
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