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Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge
Critical Stages
9.5' - Action
10' - Flood
12' - Moderate
13' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:00 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.01 ft
Flow: 1.04 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 4 | 1.03 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 4 | 1.03 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 4 | 1.03 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 1.04 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 4.02 | 1.04 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 4.02 | 1.04 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 4.02 | 1.04 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 4.02 | 1.04 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 4.03 | 1.04 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 4.03 | 1.04 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 4.03 | 1.04 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 4.03 | 1.04 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 4.05 | 1.05 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 4.05 | 1.05 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.05 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 4.05 | 1.05 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 4.05 | 1.05 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.05 |
16' -
Schahfer Generation Station property is threatened. Numerous structures and roads are inundated in northwest sections of De Motte.
15' -
Widespread inundation of the floodplain reaches up to 4 miles from the river.
14' -
IN-49 threatened south of the river. US-231 threatened north of the river. Widespread inundation of the floodplain reaches up to 3 miles from the river.
13.5' -
Structures threatened along 500 East Road near the river in Dunns Bridge. Residences threatened along 125 West Road/Baums Bridge Road near the river.
13' -
Structures threatened along 625 West Road and 700 West Road near the river. Structures threatened near 400 West Road and 250 West Road and the river. A few structures threatened northwest of De Motte.
12.5' -
125 West Road/Baums Bridge Road threatened near the river.
12' -
Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49.
10' -
Low-lying agricultural land is inundated near the river.
9' -
Water overflows low-lying banks along the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2018 | 13.65 |
| Mar 20, 1982 | 13.38 |
| Oct 22, 1954 | 13.2 |
| Mar 4, 1985 | 13.18 |
| Mar 14, 2009 | 13.14 |
| Apr 12, 1950 | 13.08 |
| Jan 10, 1993 | 12.94 |
| Jul 25, 1996 | 12.89 |
| Jun 18, 1981 | 12.59 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 12.5 |
| May 3, 2011 | 12.31 |
| Jan 12, 1998 | 12.23 |
| Mar 11, 1979 | 12.2 |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 12.15 |
| Apr 12, 1978 | 12.14 |
| Oct 23, 1993 | 12.13 |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 12.12 |
| May 6, 1983 | 12.06 |
| Feb 8, 1968 | 12.03 |
| Sep 18, 2008 | 12.02 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
