Major Flood
20 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Water nears the top of the levees at Watseka wastewater facility.
22 ft
Structures threatened at Sugar Island east of Chebanse.
21.5 ft
Widespread inundation of hundreds of residential and commercial structures in Watseka. 7750S Road and Bridge Road threatened at Sugar Island east of Chebanse.
20 ft
Widespread inundation of roadways and structures reaches multiple blocks from the river in Watseka. Residential structures threatened near the confluence of the Iroquois and Kankakee Rivers.
18 ft
Multiple structures threatened in Watseka.
17.5 ft
4000S Road, 174S Road, 2000E Road, and River Road threatened south of Aroma Park.
16 ft
Agricultural land along the river is inundated.
13.5 ft
174S Road threatened near 5000S Road northeast of Chebanse.
12.5 ft
Water overflows low-lying banks near Watseka and Chebanse.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 1979 | 21.68 ft | 27,000 cfs |
| Feb 22, 2018 | 20.6 ft | 28,900 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2008 | 20.14 ft | 27,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CHBI2
River
Iroquois River
County
Kankakee, IL
Coordinates
41.0089°N, 87.8233°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Iroquois River near Chebanse?
The Iroquois River near Chebanse gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05526000) 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 Iroquois River near Chebanse?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Iroquois River near Chebanse is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Iroquois River rises?
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Where is the Iroquois River near Chebanse gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kankakee County, Illinois at coordinates 41.0089°N, 87.8233°W. USGS site number: 05526000. 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 and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.