Major Flood
435 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
431 ft
Minor Flood
423.5 ft
Action Stage
421.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
436.69 ft
This is the RECORD FLOOD LEVEL that was reached on May 21 1943.
436 ft
Heimann levee is overtopped.
435 ft
Major flooding begins. Santa Fe, Hanover, and Germantown levees begin overtopping.
430 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Residential flooding in Bartelso and backwater begins to flood Germantown sanitary sewage facilities.
424.5 ft
Some cabins just below the dam are inundated.
423.5 ft
FLOOD STAGE. Rural damage begins. Township roads in Covington become inundated.
421 ft
Left bank in vicinity of the gage overflows with minor flooding of park lands.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 1970 | 428.2 ft | — |
| Dec 14, 1966 | 428.2 ft | — |
| Feb 19, 1969 | 427.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CRLI2
River
Kaskaskia River
County
Clinton, IL
Coordinates
38.6178°N, 89.3537°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kaskaskia River below Carlyle Dam Tailwater?
The Kaskaskia River below Carlyle Dam Tailwater gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05593000) 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 Kaskaskia River below Carlyle Dam Tailwater?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kaskaskia River below Carlyle Dam Tailwater is 423.5 feet. Action stage begins at 421.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 431 feet, and major flooding at 435 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kaskaskia River rises?
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Where is the Kaskaskia River below Carlyle Dam Tailwater gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clinton County, Illinois at coordinates 38.6178°N, 89.3537°W. USGS site number: 05593000. 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 precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.