Major Flood
14 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Numerous structures and roads are inundated in northwest sections of De Motte.
16 ft
Widespread inundation of the floodplain reaches up to 4 miles from the river.
15 ft
IN-49 threatened south of the river. US-231 threatened north of the river.
14.5 ft
Residences threatened along 125 West Road/Baums Bridge Road near the river.
14 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.
13.5 ft
125 West Road/Baums Bridge Road threatened near the river.
13 ft
Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. Widespread inundation of the floodplain reaches up to 3 miles from the river.
11 ft
Low-lying agricultural land is inundated near the river.
10 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
2.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 1982 | 14.52 ft | 6,420 cfs |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 14.46 ft | 5,650 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2009 | 14.02 ft | 5,360 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kankakee River near Kouts?
The Kankakee River near Kouts gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05517530) 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 near Kouts?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kankakee River near Kouts is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kankakee River rises?
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Where is the Kankakee River near Kouts gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jasper County, Indiana at coordinates 41.2539°N, 87.0339°W. USGS site number: 05517530. 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