Illinois River at Valley City
Scott County, Illinois
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 28 ft
Warehouse on County Highway 2 (2100W) is flooded. Another house a half mile north of Valley City on County Road 21 is flooded. Also, the U.S. Coast Guard will consider closing the river to all vessels above this height.
- 24.5 ft
County Highway 21 flooded 3/4 mile north of Valley City.
- 24 ft
Buildings in Montezuma are flooded.
- 23.6 ft
Buildings and main access roads in Florence are flooded.
- 23.5 ft
Mobile home and garage just west of County Highway 21 (Railroad Street) in Valley City is surrounded by water.
- 23 ft
Westfall Antiques and More building is flooded.
- 22.5 ft
Bottom of 365th Avenue (gravel road - 2650N) becomes flooded.
- 21.5 ft
Commercial Building is flooded on Railroad Street (or County Highway 21).
- 14 ft
The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded.
- 0.9 ft
At and below this height, barge traffic will need to consider lowering tonnage to avoid grounding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1943 | 27 ft | 123,000 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 26.99 ft | — |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 26.85 ft | 110,000 cfs |
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