Rock River at Rockford (Auburn Street)
Critical Stages
5.5' - Action
6' - Flood
8.5' - Moderate
10' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:45 AM CST 12/12/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.91 ft
Flow: 5.02 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 5:30 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 5:15 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 5:00 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 4:45 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 4:30 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 4:15 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 4:00 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 3:45 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 3:30 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 3:15 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 3:00 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 2:45 AM 12/12 | 2.92 | 5.12 |
| 2:30 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 2:15 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 2:00 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 1:45 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 1:30 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 1:15 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 1:00 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 12:45 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 12:30 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 12:15 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 12:00 AM 12/12 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 11:45 PM 12/11 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 11:30 PM 12/11 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 11:15 PM 12/11 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 11:00 PM 12/11 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 10:45 PM 12/11 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
| 10:30 PM 12/11 | 2.91 | 5.02 |
12.5' -
Auburn Street is threatened near the river in Rockford.
10.5' -
Structures are threatened at Davis Park in downtown Rockford.
9.5' -
Numerous structures are threatened at the river in downtown Rockford and near Morgan Street and Loomis Street. Davis Park is threatened in downtown Rockford.
9' -
Residences are threatened along Nelson Boulevard in Rockford. Backwater causes Spring Creek to inundate low-lying areas of Anderson Gardens in Rockford.
8.5' -
Residences are threatened along River Bluff Court and River Court in Loves Park. Structures are threatened at Sinnissippi Gardens in Rockford including Nicholas Conservatory. Willoughby Terrace is threatened in Rockford.
8' -
Parking garage threatened at Rockford Public Library.
7.5' -
Parking lots are threatened along Madison Street in Rockford. Morgan Street and Nelson Boulevard are threatened in Rockford.
7' -
Riverfront trails and park area threatened at Rockford Public Library.
6.5' -
River Bluff Court and River Court are threatened in Loves Park. Marinelli Field is threatened in Blackhawk Park.
5.5' -
Low-lying sections of the Rock River Recreation Trail are threatened in Rockford. Riverview Mobile Home Park is threatened in Rockford.
5' -
Low-lying areas of Blackhawk Island are inundated south of Rockford. Low-lying areas of Field Gem Park are inundated south of Rockford.
4.5' -
Low-lying areas of Blackhawk Park are inundated in Rockford.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1881 | 10 |
| Mar 26, 1975 | 7.8 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 7.43 |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 7.39 |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 6.93 |
| Apr 23, 1973 | 6.8 |
| Oct 7, 2018 | 6.6 |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 6.37 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 6.16 |
| Jul 28, 2017 | 6.03 |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 5.96 |
| Apr 3, 1979 | 5.9 |
| Oct 8, 2019 | 5.83 |
| Apr 5, 1959 | 5.8 |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 5.74 |
| Sep 10, 2018 | 5.22 |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 5 |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 4.84 |
| Mar 29, 2009 | 4.76 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | 4.68 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
