Rock River at Rockton

Last updated: Jul 19, 2025, 11:22 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 17.5 - Structures threatened along Hawick Street in downtown Rockton.
  • 17 - Rockton Road is threatened west of Rockton.
  • 15 - Hawick Street threatened near Settlers Park in Rockton.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.4503, -89.0725
RFC NCRFC
State IL
WFO LOT
County Winnebago
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 05437500
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 11.25 ft on 07-17-2024
2. 9.14 ft on 06-06-2024
3. 10.40 ft on 04-08-2024
4. 9.15 ft on 04-05-2023
5. 9.12 ft on 03-06-2023

Historic Crests

1. 15.54 ft on 03-25-1975
2. 15.13 ft on 03-17-2019
3. 14.80 ft on 03-22-1904 1
4. 14.72 ft on 06-17-2008
5. 14.08 ft on 04-04-1959

Low Water Records

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

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 721.75 ft
moderate Flooding 718.75 ft
minor Flooding 717.75 ft
action 716.25 ft
Latest Value 712.89 ft
Gauge Zero 707.75 ft

Gauge Photos

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Looking upstream from right bank. Stage 2.80 ft.

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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