Vermilion River (N-IL) near Leonore
La Salle County, Illinois
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 38 ft
1251st Road is threatened near Leonore.
- 30 ft
Water may reach the top of the levee west of the river in Streator. Water may reach the top of the levee at the water treatment plant in Streator. Oakley Avenue may be threatened north of Streator.
- 29 ft
Main Street may be threatened in Streator.
- 25 ft
18th Road may be threatened north of Streator.
- 24 ft
Without flood protection, multiple roadways and structures may be threatened west of the river near Armory Court in Streator.
- 21 ft
Widespread inundation of agricultural land may occur near Streator and Leonore.
- 16 ft
Water overtops banks at multiple locations along the river near Streator and Leonore.
- 14 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks in Streator.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2013 | 30.25 ft | 38,900 cfs |
| Dec 3, 1982 | 27.13 ft | 31,800 cfs |
| Jan 8, 2008 | 25.22 ft | 26,900 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 3.0
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
- 2.0
River nears zero flow.
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