Fox River at Dayton

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 1:16 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 26 - Residential structures threatened off Dayton Road in Dayton.
  • 23 - Numerous residential structures threatened along 2959th Road between Ottawa and Dayton. Industrial structures threatened in Wedron.
  • 22 - Illinois Railway tracks threatened in Wedron. Campgrounds may be threatened near Sheridan.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.3841, -88.7890
RFC NCRFC
State IL
WFO LOT
County La Salle
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 05552500
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 11.26 ft on 07-16-2024
2. 11.64 ft on 04-01-2024
3. 13.46 ft on 01-27-2024
4. 17.12 ft on 05-18-2020
5. 13.27 ft on 04-30-2020

Historic Crests

1. 36.47 ft on 01-25-1960
2. 32.04 ft on 01-30-1952
3. 32.00 ft on 01-10-1973
4. 24.63 ft on 10-11-1954
5. 24.47 ft on 07-19-1996

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 486.19 ft
moderate Flooding 476.19 ft
minor Flooding 474.19 ft
action 473.19 ft
Latest Value 468.56 ft
Gauge Zero 462.19 ft

Gauge Photos

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Looking upstream from bridge. Stage 7.12 feet.

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Chicago
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Romeoville, IL 60446
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