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RIVER GAUGE · PECATONICA RIVER

Pecatonica River near Shirland

Winnebago County, Illinois

Water level4.27 ft
Flow1,120 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood15.5 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Mar 24, 197518.08 ft—
Apr 3, 195917.45 ft16,600 cfs
Apr 2, 196017.08 ft16,000 cfs

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