Major Flood
510 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
509 ft
Minor Flood
508 ft
Action Stage
507 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
502.5
Low water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2020 | 508.54 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 508.18 ft | — |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 507.65 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KRDI2
River
Kankakee River
County
Grundy, IL
Coordinates
41.3888°N, 88.2616°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kankakee River near Lorenzo?
The Kankakee River near Lorenzo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 412320088154101) 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 near Lorenzo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kankakee River near Lorenzo is 508 feet. Action stage begins at 507 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 509 feet, and major flooding at 510 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kankakee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kankakee River near Lorenzo to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Kankakee River near Lorenzo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Grundy County, Illinois at coordinates 41.3888°N, 88.2616°W. USGS site number: 412320088154101. 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