Kankakee River at Momence

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 4:32 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 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.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.1600, -87.6687
RFC NCRFC
State IL
WFO LOT
County Kankakee
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 05520500
COE Website

Gauge Location

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

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

Low Water Records

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

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 617.90 ft
moderate Flooding 615.40 ft
minor Flooding 613.90 ft
action 613.40 ft
Latest Value 610.10 ft
Gauge Zero 608.90 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 3

Looking downstream from gage. Stage 2.12 ft.

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Chicago
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Romeoville, IL 60446
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