Major Flood
9 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
6.5 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Widespread inundation of roadways and structures up to 2 blocks from the river in Momence.
10.5 ft
Numerous structures threatened north of the river, south of the river, and on Momence Island in Momence. IL-17/Dixie Highway threatened south of the river in Momence.
10 ft
IL-17 threatened near the river in Sun River Terrace.
8.5 ft
Water begins to bypass the main channel along IL-17 west of Sun River Terrace toward Baker Creek.
8 ft
Residences threatened along Shadow Lawn Lane east of Momence.
7 ft
Low-lying structures threatened north of the river in Momence. Residences threatened in the River Isle subdivision upstream of Momence. Residences threatened along Blackhawk Trail upstream of Momence. Widespread inundation of the floodplain reaches up to 2 miles from the river.
6.5 ft
Residences threatened along Serpentine Drive at Garden of Eden east of Momence. 15500E Road and 3500N Road threatened. River North Road and River South Road threatened west of Momence.
6 ft
Campgrounds threatened east of Momence.
5.5 ft
Low-lying areas of Island Park inundated in Momence. River Isle Road threatened east of Momence. Eagle Island Road threatened near Sun River Terrace.
5 ft
Low-lying wetlands, forest land, and agricultural land inundated along the river.
4 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks at River Isle upstream from Momence.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.0
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
0.5
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 5, 1979 | 10.51 ft | 16,000 cfs |
| Jan 24, 1930 | 9.09 ft | — |
| Jan 3, 1928 | 8.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MOMI2
River
Kankakee River
County
Kankakee, IL
Coordinates
41.1600°N, 87.6687°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kankakee River at Momence?
The Kankakee River at Momence gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05520500) 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 Kankakee River at Momence?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kankakee River at Momence is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kankakee River rises?
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Where is the Kankakee River at Momence gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kankakee County, Illinois at coordinates 41.1600°N, 87.6687°W. USGS site number: 05520500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.