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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Iroquois River at Rensselaer are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - near Foresman
Zoom Level:15
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 15
Moderate Flood Stage: 14
Flood Stage: 12
Action Stage: 11
Low Stage (in feet): 2.5

Historic Crests
(1) 17.04 ft on 02/22/2018
(2) 16.74 ft on 06/18/2015
(3) 16.59 ft on 07/10/2003
(4) 16.54 ft on 06/10/1958
(5) 16.16 ft on 03/12/2009
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 11.83 ft on 05/19/2020
(2) 12.47 ft on 01/12/2020
(3) 12.51 ft on 05/02/2019
(4) 17.04 ft on 02/22/2018
(5) 11.17 ft on 04/07/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 2.93 ft on 08/26/2012
(2) 3.13 ft on 08/31/2020
(3) 3.28 ft on 09/15/2019
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22 I-65 is threatened west of Rensselaer.
18.5 Widespread inundation of structures and roads begins in east Rensselaer. Grace Street is threatened in Rensselaer.
18 US-231 (Washington Street) threatened in Rensselaer.
17.5 Water treatment plant in Rensselaer threatened. IL-114 is inundated east of the river east of Rensselaer.
17 Extensive flooding of Potawatomi Park and Laird's Landing in Rensselaer.
16.5 Structures threatened along Kanne Lane in west Rensselaer.
16 Extensive flooding of cemetery and nearby public works.
15 College Avenue threatened in Rensselaer.
14 A couple homes threatened in Rensselaer.
12 Low-lying agricultural land inundated. Parking lots threatened at Lairds Landing.
10 Water overtops low-lying banks near Rensselaer.
Photos
(1) Looking downstream 10/14/2010. Gage height 3.50 ft.
(2) Looking upstream 10/14/2010. Gage height 3.50 ft.
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2.5 River nears zero flow.

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