Rock River at Rockton
Winnebago County, Illinois
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17.5 ft
Structures threatened along Hawick Street in downtown Rockton.
- 17 ft
Rockton Road is threatened west of Rockton.
- 15 ft
Hawick Street threatened near Settlers Park in Rockton.
- 14 ft
Low-lying structures threatened off Main Street in Rockton. Roscoe Road threatened west of Roscoe. Prairie Hill Road inundated north of Rockton.
- 13.5 ft
Old River Road threatened west of Roscoe Bridge.
- 12 ft
Multiple low-lying roads threatened along the river in Roscoe.
- 10.5 ft
Edgemere Terrace threatened near Roscoe.
- 10 ft
Low-lying structures are threatened along Edgemere Terrace near Roscoe.
- 9 ft
Low-lying areas of Settlers Park in Rockton are inundated.
- 8 ft
Water overflows low-lying banks along Edgemere Terrace near Roscoe.
- 7 ft
Low-lying areas of Riverside Park near Roscoe are inundated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 1975 | 15.54 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 2019 | 15.13 ft | 29,500 cfs |
| Mar 21, 1904 | 14.8 ft | 28,500 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 2.0
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
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