RIVER GAUGE · KASKASKIA RIVER
Kaskaskia River near Cowden
Shelby County, Illinois
Water level2.42 ft
Flow68 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood15 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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