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Datum: NAVD88

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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Kankakee River at Momence are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	9
Moderate Flood Stage:	6.5
Flood Stage:	5
Action Stage:	4.5
Low Stage (in feet):	1

Historic Crests
(1) 10.51 ft on 03/06/1979
(2) 9.09 ft on 01/25/1930
(3) 8.90 ft on 01/04/1919
(4) 8.90 ft on 01/04/1928
(5) 8.82 ft on 02/24/1959
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 6.87 ft on 05/18/2020
(2) 5.07 ft on 04/30/2020
(3) 5.52 ft on 01/12/2020
(4) 5.71 ft on 06/27/2019
(5) 6.28 ft on 05/01/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.96 ft on 07/17/2012
(2) 1.03 ft on 07/13/2005
(3) 1.04 ft on 08/27/2020
(4) 1.33 ft on 08/07/2018

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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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11	Widespread inundation of roadways and structures up to 2 blocks from the river in Momence.
10.5	Numerous structures threatened north of the river, south of the river, and on Momence Island in Momence. IL-17/Dixie Highway threatened south of the river in Momence.
10	IL-17 threatened near the river in Sun River Terrace.
8	Residences threatened along Shadow Lawn Lane east of Momence.
7	Low-lying structures threatened north of the river in Momence. Residences threatened in the River Isle subdivision upstream of Momence. Residences threatened along Blackhawk Trail upstream of Momence. Widespread inundation of the floodplain reaches up to 2 miles from the river.
6.5	Residences threatneed along Serpentine Drive at Garden of Eden east of Momence. Residences threatened along Riverside Drive at Illiana east of Momence. 15500E Road and 3500N Road threatened. River North Road and River South Road threatened west of Momence.
6	Campgrounds threatened east of Momence.
5.5	Low-lying areas of Island Park inundated in Momence. River Isle Road threatened east of Momence. Eagle Island Road threatened near Sun River Terrace.
5	Low-lying wetlands, forest land, and agricultural land inundated along the river.
4	Water overtops low-lying banks at River Isle upstream from Momence.
Photos (1) Looking downstream from gage. Stage 2.12 ft. (2) Looking upstream from gage. Stage 2.12 ft. (3) Looking cross channel at left bank from gage. Stage 2.12 ft.

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0.5	River nears zero flow.
1.0	Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).

About This Location

Latitude: 41.159956° N, Longitude: 87.668747° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD27

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	5 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	608.88	613.88	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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