RIVER GAUGE · SKILLET FORK RIVER
Skillet Fork River at Wayne City
Wayne County, Illinois
Water level1.60 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26.68 ft
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary.
- 15 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1961 | 26.68 ft | 51,000 cfs |
| May 16, 1990 | 25.75 ft | — |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 25.57 ft | — |
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