Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jasper County, Indiana on the Kankakee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05517500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
13 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Schahfer Generation Station property is threatened. Numerous structures and roads are inundated in northwest sections of De Motte.
15 ft
Widespread inundation of the floodplain reaches up to 4 miles from the river.
14 ft
IN-49 threatened south of the river. US-231 threatened north of the river. Widespread inundation of the floodplain reaches up to 3 miles from the river.
13.5 ft
Structures threatened along 500 East Road near the river in Dunns Bridge. Residences threatened along 125 West Road/Baums Bridge Road near the river.
13 ft
Structures threatened along 625 West Road and 700 West Road near the river. Structures threatened near 400 West Road and 250 West Road and the river. A few structures threatened northwest of De Motte.
12.5 ft
125 West Road/Baums Bridge Road threatened near the river.
12 ft
Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49.
10 ft
Low-lying agricultural land is inundated near the river.
9 ft
Water overflows low-lying banks along the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
0.5
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2018 | 13.65 ft | 5,840 cfs |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 13.65 ft | 5,840 cfs |
| Mar 19, 1982 | 13.38 ft | 5,870 cfs |
| Mar 19, 1982 | 13.38 ft | 5,870 cfs |
| Oct 21, 1954 | 13.2 ft | 5,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge?
The Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05517500) 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 Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
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Where is the Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jasper County, Indiana at coordinates 41.2200°N, 86.9683°W. USGS site number: 05517500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.