Major Flood
23 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Illinois River at Valley City?
The Illinois River at Valley City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05586100) 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 Valley City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Illinois River at Valley City is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Illinois River rises?
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Where is the Illinois River at Valley City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scott County, Illinois at coordinates 39.7032°N, 90.6431°W. USGS site number: 05586100. 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.