RIVER GAUGE · KANKAKEE RIVER
Kankakee River near Lorenzo
Grundy County, Illinois
Water level504.54 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action507 ft
Minor flood508 ft
Moderate flood509 ft
Major flood510 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 510.5 ft
Power generation at Dresden Station is threatened.
- 508 ft
High water may begin to impact operations at Dresden Station.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2020 | 508.54 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 508.18 ft | — |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 507.65 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 502.5
Low water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
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