Illinois River at Morris
Critical Stages
13' - Action
16' - Flood
18' - Moderate
22' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:45 AM CST 12/12/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.51 ft
Flow: 1 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/12 | 5 | 4.35 |
| 6 PM 12/12 | 5 | 4.35 |
| 12 AM 12/13 | 5 | 4.35 |
| 6 AM 12/13 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 12 PM 12/13 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 6 PM 12/13 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 12 AM 12/14 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 6 AM 12/14 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 12 PM 12/14 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 6 PM 12/14 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 12 AM 12/15 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 6 AM 12/15 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 12 PM 12/15 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 4.9 | 3.37 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 5 | 4.35 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 5.1 | 4.87 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 5.2 | 5.26 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 5.4 | 6.05 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 AM 12/12 | 4.51 | 1 |
| 4:30 AM 12/12 | 4.52 | 1.04 |
| 4:15 AM 12/12 | 4.51 | 1 |
| 4:00 AM 12/12 | 4.5 | 0.968 |
| 3:45 AM 12/12 | 4.51 | 1 |
| 3:30 AM 12/12 | 4.49 | 0.931 |
| 3:15 AM 12/12 | 4.49 | 0.931 |
| 3:00 AM 12/12 | 4.5 | 0.968 |
| 2:45 AM 12/12 | 4.49 | 0.931 |
| 2:30 AM 12/12 | 4.5 | 0.968 |
| 2:15 AM 12/12 | 4.51 | 1 |
| 2:00 AM 12/12 | 4.52 | 1.04 |
| 1:45 AM 12/12 | 4.53 | 1.08 |
| 1:30 AM 12/12 | 4.54 | 1.12 |
| 1:15 AM 12/12 | 4.53 | 1.08 |
| 1:00 AM 12/12 | 4.55 | 1.16 |
| 12:45 AM 12/12 | 4.54 | 1.12 |
| 12:30 AM 12/12 | 4.55 | 1.16 |
| 12:15 AM 12/12 | 4.58 | 1.28 |
| 12:00 AM 12/12 | 4.58 | 1.28 |
| 11:45 PM 12/11 | 4.57 | 1.24 |
| 11:30 PM 12/11 | 4.59 | 1.33 |
| 11:15 PM 12/11 | 4.6 | 1.38 |
| 11:00 PM 12/11 | 4.6 | 1.38 |
| 10:45 PM 12/11 | 4.6 | 1.38 |
| 10:30 PM 12/11 | 4.61 | 1.42 |
| 10:15 PM 12/11 | 4.71 | 1.96 |
| 10:00 PM 12/11 | 4.64 | 1.57 |
| 9:45 PM 12/11 | 4.65 | 1.62 |
| 9:30 PM 12/11 | 4.65 | 1.62 |
27' -
High water levels cause Dresden Lock to shut down.
22' -
Multiple residences threatened between Morris and Marseilles. Numerous roadways threatened along the river between Morris and Marseilles.
21' -
Morris Public Works property is threatened. West River Road is threatened.
20' -
Low-lying residences threatened in Morris.
19.5' -
Old Stage Road threatened near the Illinois and Michigan Canal between Morris and Seneca.
18.5' -
A few residences threatened along Cemetery Road in Morris.
18' -
A few roads threatened near Morris. Low-lying portions of Illini Park inundated near Marseilles.
16' -
Pine Bluff Road threatened west of IL-47 south of Morris. Dwight Road threatened south of Morris. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
12.5' -
Low-lying portions of Stratton Park inundated near IL-47 in Morris.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2013 | 24.91 |
| Sep 16, 2008 | 24.84 |
| May 19, 2020 | 24.8 |
| Jul 14, 1957 | 23.91 |
| Feb 21, 1916 | 23.9 |
| Feb 22, 2018 | 23.71 |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 23.13 |
| Dec 4, 1982 | 23.1 |
| May 2, 2019 | 23.03 |
| Feb 22, 1997 | 22.64 |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 22.59 |
| Apr 26, 1950 | 22.4 |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 21.89 |
| Aug 25, 2007 | 21.69 |
| May 21, 1943 | 21.6 |
| Mar 3, 1985 | 21.6 |
| Feb 7, 1942 | 21.6 |
| May 13, 2002 | 21.35 |
| Dec 29, 2008 | 21.31 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 21.2 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
