Illinois River near Kerby
Critical Stages
10' - Action
35' - Flood
37' - Moderate
40' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:45 PM PST 12/4/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.98 ft
Flow: 0.16 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM 12/5 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 10 AM 12/5 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 4 PM 12/5 | 2 | 0.163 |
| 10 PM 12/5 | 2.03 | 0.168 |
| 4 AM 12/6 | 2.16 | 0.19 |
| 10 AM 12/6 | 2.28 | 0.212 |
| 4 PM 12/6 | 2.29 | 0.214 |
| 10 PM 12/6 | 2.23 | 0.203 |
| 4 AM 12/7 | 2.16 | 0.19 |
| 10 AM 12/7 | 2.11 | 0.182 |
| 4 PM 12/7 | 2.09 | 0.178 |
| 10 PM 12/7 | 2.06 | 0.173 |
| 4 AM 12/8 | 2.04 | 0.17 |
| 10 AM 12/8 | 2.02 | 0.167 |
| 4 PM 12/8 | 2.01 | 0.165 |
| 10 PM 12/8 | 2 | 0.163 |
| 4 AM 12/9 | 2.01 | 0.165 |
| 10 AM 12/9 | 2.03 | 0.168 |
| 4 PM 12/9 | 2.05 | 0.172 |
| 10 PM 12/9 | 2.1 | 0.18 |
| 4 AM 12/10 | 2.15 | 0.189 |
| 10 AM 12/10 | 2.17 | 0.192 |
| 4 PM 12/10 | 2.19 | 0.196 |
| 10 PM 12/10 | 2.19 | 0.196 |
| 4 AM 12/11 | 2.17 | 0.192 |
| 10 AM 12/11 | 2.13 | 0.185 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 2.08 | 0.177 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 2.03 | 0.168 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 2 | 0.163 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 2.09 | 0.178 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 2.77 | 0.312 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 3.13 | 0.399 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 3.13 | 0.399 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 3.08 | 0.386 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 2.98 | 0.361 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 9:30 PM 12/4 | 1.97 | 0.159 |
| 9:15 PM 12/4 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 8:45 PM 12/4 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 8:30 PM 12/4 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 8:15 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 1.97 | 0.159 |
| 7:45 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 7:30 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 7:15 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 6:45 PM 12/4 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 6:30 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 6:15 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 6:00 PM 12/4 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 5:45 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 5:30 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 5:15 PM 12/4 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 5:00 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 4:45 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 4:30 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 4:15 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 4:00 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 3:45 PM 12/4 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 3:30 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 3:15 PM 12/4 | 2 | 0.163 |
| 3:00 PM 12/4 | 1.99 | 0.162 |
| 2:45 PM 12/4 | 2 | 0.163 |
| 2:30 PM 12/4 | 2 | 0.163 |
42' -
At this stage, numerous homes and businesses flood near the town of Kerby. Expect widespread flooding of lowland areas from Cave Junction downstream past Kerby.
35' -
The Illinois River is at flood stage.
30' -
The Illinois River is at bankfull level.
10' -
At 10 feet or greater, most or all camping areas along the lower Illinois River are under water and conditions on this river become extremely dangerous for rafting.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1964 | 45.28 |
| Oct 10, 1970 | 33.7 |
| Jan 6, 1966 | 31.48 |
| Dec 2, 1962 | 30.51 |
| Jan 1, 1972 | 30.42 |
| Dec 29, 2005 | 29.98 |
| Dec 8, 1996 | 26.5 |
| Jan 19, 2012 | 25.9 |
| Dec 15, 2016 | 25.45 |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 25.43 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 24.77 |
| Jan 20, 2019 | 24.57 |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 23.19 |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 17.49 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
