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RIVER GAUGE · ROCK RIVER

Rock River at Rockford (Auburn Street)

Winnebago County, Illinois

Water level2.79 ft
Flow3,940 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.5 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood8.5 ft
Major flood10 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Apr 19, 188110 ft—
Mar 25, 19757.8 ft—
Mar 17, 20197.43 ft—

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