Major Flood
24 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Water is over the Illinois Highway 61 bridge railings at Colmar.
29.5 ft
Water affects Illinois Highway 61 near the La Moine River bridge.
28.5 ft
Water is at the bottom of the U.S. Highway 136 bridge deck near Tennessee.
28 ft
Water is at the bottom of the Illinois Highway 101 bridge deck at Brooklyn.
27.2 ft
Water is at the bottom of the North 270th Road bridge deck.
27 ft
Water is at the bottom of the Camp Creek Road bridge deck at Birmingham. Water also affects some houses east of Plymouth.
26.5 ft
Water is at the bottom of the Illinois Highway 61 and County Road 26 bridge decks.
25.5 ft
Water is at the bottom of the County Road 6 bridge deck near Saint Mary.
24 ft
Water affects a few houses near the McDonough and Schuyler county line.
22.5 ft
Water affects lower roads around Birmingham.
20 ft
Water affects the lowest portions of Lambert Road and affects Lamar Road approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with County Road 26.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2013 | 28.94 ft | 33,700 cfs |
| Jan 2, 1965 | 27.03 ft | — |
| Mar 4, 1985 | 26.61 ft | 38,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CLMI2
River
La Moine River
County
McDonough, IL
Coordinates
40.3303°N, 90.8961°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of La Moine River at Colmar?
The La Moine River at Colmar gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05584500) 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 La Moine River at Colmar?
The NWS-defined flood stage for La Moine River at Colmar is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when La Moine River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add La Moine River at Colmar 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 La Moine River at Colmar gauge located?
The gauge is located in McDonough County, Illinois at coordinates 40.3303°N, 90.8961°W. USGS site number: 05584500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.