Kaskaskia River near Cowden Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Minor Flood

15 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
May 12, 2002	20.36 ft	25,300 cfs
Jan 11, 2020	20.28 ft	24,700 cfs
Dec 28, 2015	19.8 ft	21,700 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

05592100

NWS LID

CWDI2

River

Kaskaskia River

County

Shelby, IL

Coordinates

39.2299°N, 88.8418°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Kaskaskia River near Cowden?

The Kaskaskia River near Cowden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05592100) 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 near Cowden?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Kaskaskia River near Cowden is 15 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Kaskaskia River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kaskaskia River near Cowden 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 Kaskaskia River near Cowden gauge located?

The gauge is located in Shelby County, Illinois at coordinates 39.2299°N, 88.8418°W. USGS site number: 05592100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: USGS & USACE, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Kaskaskia River near Cowden Water Level & Flood Stage.