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SwedenIroquois River near Foresman water level
River gauge, Iroquois River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 104 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
What this means
The Iroquois River near Foresman is at 5.27 ft, in the normal range.
It is 12.73 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.27 ft and 5.52 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.87 ftJuly 11, 2003
Floating and fishing near Iroquois River near Foresman
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 12.73 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 31.00 ft
- US-41 threatened north of Kentland.
- 26.00 ft
- Structures threatened in Foresman. Structures threatened in Brook.
- 24.00 ft
- IN-16 threatened east of Brook.
- 22.00 ft
- George Ade Memorial Healthcare property threatened along IN-16.
- 21.50 ft
- IN-55 threatened north of Foresman.
- 20.50 ft
- 50 West Road threatened southwest of Brook.
- 18.50 ft
- 1000 South Road threatened north of the river near Brook.
- 18.00 ft
- Widespread inundation of low-lying agricultural areas.
- 15.00 ft
- Low-lying agricultural areas inundated along the river.
- 5.27 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 14 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.87 ft | July 11, 2003 |
| 2 | 24.42 ft | June 14, 1958 |
| 3 | 24.39 ft | February 22, 2018 |
| 4 | 24.16 ft | January 10, 2008 |
| 5 | 23.71 ft | June 19, 2015 |
| 6 | 23.61 ft | March 12, 2009 |
| 7 | 22.81 ft | February 7, 2008 |
| 8 | 22.19 ft | December 31, 1990 |
| 9 | 22.07 ft | October 19, 1993 |
| 10 | 21.85 ft | January 14, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.16 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Iroquois River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois River near ParrRiver gauge, Iroquois River | 0.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Iroquois River at RensselaerRiver gauge, Iroquois River | 4.11 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Iroquois River at IroquoisRiver gauge, Iroquois River | 5.47 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 15 mi |
| Iroquois River near ChebanseRiver gauge, Iroquois River | 2.87 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Creek at RemingtonRiver gauge, Carpenter Creek | 3.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Kankakee River at ShelbyRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 5.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 22 mi |
| Sugar Creek at MilfordRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 2.82 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Kankakee River at MomenceRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 2.01 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Tippecanoe River at BuffaloRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 907 cfs | Normal | −27.0 cfs | 29 mi |
| Big Pine Creek at Pine VillageRiver gauge, Big Pine Creek | 3.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Iroquois River near Foresman?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 12.73 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Iroquois River near Foresman today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 AM CDT, the water level was 5.27 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Iroquois River near Foresman rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Iroquois River near Foresman normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Iroquois River near Foresman?
The highest level on record is 24.87 ft on July 11, 2003.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05524500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.87058, -87.30667(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 5.27 ft | 2026-10-20 07:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 104 cfs | 2026-10-20 07:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-20 07:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Iroquois River near Foresman (usgs:05524500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/iroquois-river-near-foresman
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