Sugar River at Brodhead
Critical Stages
4.5' - Action
5' - Flood
8' - Moderate
10' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 3:00 AM CST 12/7/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.06 ft
Flow: 0.305 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 AM 12/7 | 1.06 | 0.305 |
| 2:45 AM 12/7 | 1.06 | 0.305 |
| 2:30 AM 12/7 | 1.08 | 0.311 |
| 2:15 AM 12/7 | 1.07 | 0.308 |
| 2:00 AM 12/7 | 1.06 | 0.305 |
| 1:45 AM 12/7 | 1.06 | 0.305 |
| 1:30 AM 12/7 | 1.06 | 0.305 |
| 1:15 AM 12/7 | 1.06 | 0.305 |
| 1:00 AM 12/7 | 1.06 | 0.305 |
| 12:45 AM 12/7 | 1.06 | 0.305 |
| 12:30 AM 12/7 | 1.05 | 0.301 |
| 12:15 AM 12/7 | 1.05 | 0.301 |
| 12:00 AM 12/7 | 1.03 | 0.295 |
| 11:45 PM 12/6 | 1.03 | 0.295 |
| 11:30 PM 12/6 | 1.04 | 0.298 |
| 11:15 PM 12/6 | 1.03 | 0.295 |
| 11:00 PM 12/6 | 1.03 | 0.295 |
| 10:45 PM 12/6 | 1.04 | 0.298 |
| 10:30 PM 12/6 | 1.03 | 0.295 |
| 10:15 PM 12/6 | 1.03 | 0.295 |
| 10:00 PM 12/6 | 1.03 | 0.295 |
| 9:45 PM 12/6 | 1.03 | 0.295 |
| 9:30 PM 12/6 | 1.03 | 0.295 |
| 9:15 PM 12/6 | 1.02 | 0.292 |
| 9:00 PM 12/6 | 1.01 | 0.289 |
| 8:45 PM 12/6 | 1.02 | 0.292 |
| 8:30 PM 12/6 | 1.01 | 0.289 |
| 8:15 PM 12/6 | 1.02 | 0.292 |
| 8:00 PM 12/6 | 1.02 | 0.292 |
| 7:45 PM 12/6 | 1 | 0.286 |
13' -
In Illinois, residences at the west end of Haas Rd northwest of Shirland and structures at Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be threatened. Hwy T, Beloit Newark Rd, S Hopkins Rd and Sugar River Park are flooded. Widespread inundation of the floodplain may reach over 1 mile from the river between Durand and Shirland.
12' -
Hwy T, Beloit Newark Rd, S Hopkins Rd, and Sugar River Park are flooded. In Illinois, Yale Bridge Rd may be threatened west of the river northwest of Shirland. In Illinois, Winslow Rd is threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland.
9' -
There is widespread flooding of lowland in the Brodhead area. In the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County, there is flooding in Sugar River Park and Beloit Newark Rd. Floodwaters are over Highway T in Rock County. In Illinois, Winslow Rd is threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland. Low lying areas of Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be inundated.
8.8' -
There is widespread agricultural land flooding in the Brodhead area. Downstream in the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County, there is flooding in Sugar River Park, Beloit Newark Rd, and S Hopkins Rd. Floodwaters are over Highway T in Rock County. Structures at Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be threatened. Winslow Rd is threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland.
8' -
Floodwaters are over Highway T, Beloit Newark Rd, S Hopkins Rd, and there is flooding in Sugar River Park in the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County. There is widespread agricultural and lowland flooding in the Brodhead area. In Illinois, structures at Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be threatened. Winslow Rd is threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland.
7.5' -
There is widespread agricultural and lowland flooding in the Brodhead area. Downstream in the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County, there is flooding in Sugar River Park, Beloit Newark Rd and S Hopkins Rd. In Illinois, Winslow Rd is threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland. Low lying areas of Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be inundated.
7' -
Some roads are flooded about 6 miles downstream in Avon Township of Rock County, including Beloit Newark Rd. In Illinois, Winslow Rd is threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland. Low lying areas of Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be inundated.
6.5' -
There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. Downstream in the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County, there is flooding in Sugar River Park. Some roads are flooded in Avon Township, including Beloit Newark Rd, about 6 miles downstream of Brodhead. In Illinois, Winslow Rd is threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland. Low lying areas of Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be inundated.
6' -
Some roads are flooded about 6 miles downstream in Avon Township of Rock County, including Beloit Newark Rd. In the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County, flooding is occurring in Sugar River Park. In Illinois, Winslow Rd is threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland. Low lying areas of Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be inundated.
5.5' -
Some roads are flooded about 6 miles downstream in Avon Township in Rock County. In the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County, flooding is occurring in Sugar River Park.
5' -
Some roads become flooded about 6 miles downstream in Avon Township in Rock County. In the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County, some minor flooding develops in Sugar River Park, including the boat ramp.
4.5' -
In Illinois, low-lying areas in the Sugar River Forest Preserve and Colored Sands Forest Preserve may be inundated.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 1915 | 11.4 |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 10.2 |
| Mar 5, 1937 | 10.07 |
| Mar 14, 1929 | 10 |
| Feb 6, 1938 | 9.9 |
| Mar 16, 1943 | 9.86 |
| Feb 28, 1948 | 9.8 |
| Feb 23, 1922 | 9.78 |
| Mar 22, 1975 | 9.76 |
| Feb 22, 2018 | 9.76 |
| Mar 31, 1960 | 9.72 |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 9.59 |
| Mar 26, 1916 | 9.3 |
| Feb 21, 1953 | 9.3 |
| Aug 23, 2018 | 9.29 |
| Mar 16, 1919 | 9.2 |
| Jun 2, 2000 | 9.1 |
| Jan 6, 1946 | 9.1 |
| Mar 31, 1933 | 9.06 |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 9.02 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
