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Illinois River near Kerby
Critical Stages
10' - Action
35' - Flood
37' - Moderate
40' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:45 AM PST 12/11/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.88 ft
Flow: 0.144 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM 12/11 | 1.85 | 0.14 |
| 4 PM 12/11 | 1.85 | 0.14 |
| 10 PM 12/11 | 1.84 | 0.138 |
| 4 AM 12/12 | 1.84 | 0.138 |
| 10 AM 12/12 | 1.83 | 0.137 |
| 4 PM 12/12 | 1.83 | 0.137 |
| 10 PM 12/12 | 1.82 | 0.135 |
| 4 AM 12/13 | 1.82 | 0.135 |
| 10 AM 12/13 | 1.82 | 0.135 |
| 4 PM 12/13 | 1.81 | 0.134 |
| 10 PM 12/13 | 1.81 | 0.134 |
| 4 AM 12/14 | 1.81 | 0.134 |
| 10 AM 12/14 | 1.8 | 0.132 |
| 4 PM 12/14 | 1.8 | 0.132 |
| 10 PM 12/14 | 1.79 | 0.131 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 1.81 | 0.134 |
| 10 AM 12/15 | 1.96 | 0.157 |
| 4 PM 12/15 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 2.24 | 0.205 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 3.1 | 0.392 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 3.72 | 0.565 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 4.01 | 0.655 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 4.17 | 0.708 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 4.29 | 0.749 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 4.46 | 0.81 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 4.83 | 0.949 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 5.3 | 1.14 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 6.14 | 1.53 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 7.49 | 2.27 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 8.97 | 3.24 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 10.33 | 4.3 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 11.35 | 5.2 |
| 10 AM 12/19 | 12.16 | 5.98 |
| 4 PM 12/19 | 12.91 | 6.74 |
| 10 PM 12/19 | 13.44 | 7.36 |
| 4 AM 12/20 | 13.64 | 7.6 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 6:30 AM 12/11 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
| 6:15 AM 12/11 | 1.86 | 0.141 |
| 6:00 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 5:45 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 5:30 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 5:15 AM 12/11 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
| 5:00 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 4:45 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 4:30 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 4:15 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 4:00 AM 12/11 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
| 3:45 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 3:30 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 3:15 AM 12/11 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
| 3:00 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 2:45 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 2:30 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 2:15 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 2:00 AM 12/11 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
| 1:45 AM 12/11 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
| 1:30 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 1:15 AM 12/11 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
| 1:00 AM 12/11 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
| 12:45 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 12:30 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 12:15 AM 12/11 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
| 12:00 AM 12/11 | 1.88 | 0.144 |
| 11:45 PM 12/10 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
| 11:30 PM 12/10 | 1.87 | 0.143 |
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.
