RIVER GAUGE · KASKASKIA RIVER
Kaskaskia River at New Athens
St. Clair County, Illinois
Water level68.70 ft
Flow1,080 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action77 ft
Minor flood79 ft
Moderate flood82 ft
Major flood85 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 82.2 ft
The RV lot begins flooding along the left bank upstream from the gauge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2016 | 95.63 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 6, 2017 | 93.21 ft | — |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 92.27 ft | — |
More on Kaskaskia River
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DownstreamMississippi River at Chester
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