Major Flood
24 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.7 ft
London Mills levee overtops.
24 ft
Illinois Route 116 is inundated.
15 ft
Minor flooding begins to agricultural land near the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1974 | 28.03 ft | 41,000 cfs |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 26.18 ft | 31,900 cfs |
| Jul 24, 1993 | 25.92 ft | 22,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LNMI2
River
Spoon River (W-IL)
County
Fulton, IL
Coordinates
40.7077°N, 90.2798°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spoon River (W-IL) at London Mills?
The Spoon River (W-IL) at London Mills gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05569500) 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 Spoon River (W-IL) at London Mills?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spoon River (W-IL) at London Mills is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spoon River (W-IL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Spoon River (W-IL) at London Mills to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Spoon River (W-IL) at London Mills gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fulton County, Illinois at coordinates 40.7077°N, 90.2798°W. USGS site number: 05569500. 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.