Major Flood
478.5 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
472.9 ft
Minor Flood
471 ft
Action Stage
469 ft
What Floods at Each Level
476.9 ft
Water reaches the top of Mason, Menard Special, and Oakford levees.
476.3 ft
Water overtops the South Sangamon East Levee.
471 ft
Flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 1943 | 478.51 ft | 123,000 cfs |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 477.67 ft | 73,600 cfs |
| May 14, 2002 | 476.73 ft | 77,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sangamon River near Oakford?
The Sangamon River near Oakford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05583000) 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 Sangamon River near Oakford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sangamon River near Oakford is 471 feet. Action stage begins at 469 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 472.9 feet, and major flooding at 478.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sangamon River rises?
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Where is the Sangamon River near Oakford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mason County, Illinois at coordinates 40.1234°N, 89.9840°W. USGS site number: 05583000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS & USACE, 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.