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RIVER GAUGE · ROCK RIVER

Rock River at Rockton

Winnebago County, Illinois

Water level3.94 ft
Flow3,410 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8.5 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood14 ft

The past week

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Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Mar 24, 197515.54 ft30,000 cfs
Mar 16, 201915.13 ft29,500 cfs
Mar 21, 190414.8 ft28,500 cfs

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