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Illinois River near Kerby
Critical Stages
10' - Action
35' - Flood
37' - Moderate
40' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:45 AM PST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.14 ft
Flow: 0.402 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 PM 12/16 | 3.57 | 0.52 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 5.42 | 1.19 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 7.82 | 2.47 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 8.86 | 3.16 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 8.5 | 2.91 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 7.53 | 2.29 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 6.57 | 1.75 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 6.21 | 1.56 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 6.56 | 1.74 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 9.07 | 3.31 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 10.99 | 4.87 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 12.48 | 6.3 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 13.01 | 6.86 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 12.65 | 6.47 |
| 10 AM 12/20 | 11.77 | 5.6 |
| 4 PM 12/20 | 10.74 | 4.65 |
| 10 PM 12/20 | 9.76 | 3.84 |
| 4 AM 12/21 | 8.88 | 3.18 |
| 10 AM 12/21 | 8.21 | 2.72 |
| 4 PM 12/21 | 8.22 | 2.73 |
| 10 PM 12/21 | 9 | 3.26 |
| 4 AM 12/22 | 10.22 | 4.21 |
| 10 AM 12/22 | 11.35 | 5.2 |
| 4 PM 12/22 | 12.21 | 6.02 |
| 10 PM 12/22 | 12.81 | 6.64 |
| 4 AM 12/23 | 12.94 | 6.78 |
| 10 AM 12/23 | 12.82 | 6.65 |
| 4 PM 12/23 | 12.62 | 6.44 |
| 10 PM 12/23 | 12.27 | 6.09 |
| 4 AM 12/24 | 11.86 | 5.68 |
| 10 AM 12/24 | 11.51 | 5.35 |
| 4 PM 12/24 | 11.26 | 5.12 |
| 10 PM 12/24 | 11.06 | 4.93 |
| 4 AM 12/25 | 10.89 | 4.78 |
| 10 AM 12/25 | 10.82 | 4.72 |
| 4 PM 12/25 | 10.79 | 4.69 |
| 10 PM 12/25 | 10.75 | 4.66 |
| 4 AM 12/26 | 10.87 | 4.76 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 3.14 | 0.402 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.399 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 3.11 | 0.394 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 3.06 | 0.381 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 3.03 | 0.374 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 2.99 | 0.364 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 2.95 | 0.354 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 2.9 | 0.342 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 2.83 | 0.325 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 2.8 | 0.318 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 2.72 | 0.301 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 2.66 | 0.288 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 2.58 | 0.271 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 2.49 | 0.253 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 2.41 | 0.237 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 2.34 | 0.223 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 2.26 | 0.208 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 2.19 | 0.196 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 2.15 | 0.189 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 2.11 | 0.182 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 2.06 | 0.173 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 2.03 | 0.168 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 2.02 | 0.167 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 2 | 0.163 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 1.96 | 0.157 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 1.95 | 0.155 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 1.96 | 0.157 |
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.
