Illinois River at Valley City
Critical Stages
11' - Action
14' - Flood
21' - Moderate
23' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:00 AM CST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.31 ft
Flow: 7.08 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/6 | 2.3 | 7.04 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 2.3 | 7.04 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 2.3 | 7.04 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 2.3 | 7.04 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 2.3 | 7.04 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 2.3 | 7.04 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 2.2 | 6.69 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 2.2 | 6.69 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 2.2 | 6.69 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 2.2 | 6.69 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 2.2 | 6.69 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 2.2 | 6.69 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 2.2 | 6.69 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 2.1 | 6.35 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 2.1 | 6.35 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 2.1 | 6.35 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 2.1 | 6.35 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 2.1 | 6.35 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 2.1 | 6.35 |
| 6 AM 12/11 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 PM 12/11 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 PM 12/11 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 AM 12/12 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 AM 12/12 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 PM 12/12 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 PM 12/12 | 2 | 6 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 2.31 | 7.08 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 2.29 | 7.01 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 2.29 | 7.01 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 2.29 | 7.01 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 2.33 | 7.15 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 2.29 | 7.01 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 2.3 | 7.04 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 2.31 | 7.08 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 2.31 | 7.08 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 2.31 | 7.08 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 2.32 | 7.11 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 2.31 | 7.08 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 2.33 | 7.15 |
| 12:30 AM 12/6 | 2.34 | 7.18 |
| 12:00 AM 12/6 | 2.35 | 7.22 |
| 11:30 PM 12/5 | 2.36 | 7.25 |
| 11:00 PM 12/5 | 2.35 | 7.22 |
| 10:30 PM 12/5 | 2.33 | 7.15 |
| 10:00 PM 12/5 | 2.36 | 7.25 |
| 9:30 PM 12/5 | 2.43 | 7.5 |
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 2.42 | 7.47 |
| 8:30 PM 12/5 | 2.37 | 7.29 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 2.38 | 7.32 |
| 7:30 PM 12/5 | 2.4 | 7.4 |
| 7:00 PM 12/5 | 2.4 | 7.4 |
| 6:30 PM 12/5 | 2.41 | 7.43 |
| 6:00 PM 12/5 | 2.42 | 7.47 |
| 5:30 PM 12/5 | 2.44 | 7.54 |
| 5:00 PM 12/5 | 2.44 | 7.54 |
| 4:30 PM 12/5 | 2.44 | 7.54 |
28' -
Warehouse on County Highway 2 (2100W) is flooded. Another house a half mile north of Valley City on County Road 21 is flooded. Also, the U.S. Coast Guard will consider closing the river to all vessels above this height.
24.5' -
County Highway 21 flooded 3/4 mile north of Valley City.
24' -
Buildings in Montezuma are flooded.
23.6' -
Buildings and main access roads in Florence are flooded.
23.5' -
Mobile home and garage just west of County Highway 21 (Railroad Street) in Valley City is surrounded by water.
23' -
Westfall Antiques and More building is flooded.
22.5' -
Bottom of 365th Avenue (gravel road - 2650N) becomes flooded.
21.5' -
Commercial Building is flooded on Railroad Street (or County Highway 21).
14' -
The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded.
0.9' -
At and below this height, barge traffic will need to consider lowering tonnage to avoid grounding.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 26, 1943 | 27 |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 26.99 |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 26.85 |
| Apr 27, 2013 | 26.63 |
| May 30, 1995 | 26.56 |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 25.95 |
| Jan 5, 2016 | 25.72 |
| Mar 11, 1985 | 25.6 |
| Mar 24, 1982 | 25.56 |
| May 19, 2002 | 25.56 |
| Apr 19, 1979 | 25.2 |
| Apr 29, 1944 | 24.86 |
| Nov 27, 1985 | 24.85 |
| Jun 29, 1974 | 24.84 |
| Jun 6, 2013 | 24.19 |
| May 22, 2009 | 24 |
| May 27, 2020 | 23.15 |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 22.86 |
| May 22, 1970 | 22.57 |
| May 7, 2017 | 22.36 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
