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SwedenKankakee River at Davis water level
River gauge, Kankakee River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 570 cfs
- Water temperature
- 51 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Kankakee River at Davis reads 6.34 ft, a normal level.
It is 3.66 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.31 ft and 6.39 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 51 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.80 ftMarch 11, 2009
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 3.66 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
- Extensive agricultural flooding is in progress.
- 11.00 ft
- Flooding of secondary roads near the river begins.
- 10.00 ft
- Flooding of low lying agricultural areas begins.
- 6.34 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: 26 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.80 ft | March 11, 2009 |
| 2 | 13.79 ft | July 19, 1996 |
| 3 | 13.74 ft | September 15, 2008 |
| 4 | 13.52 ft | March 5, 1985 |
| 5 | 13.50 ft | February 28, 1997 |
| 6 | 13.48 ft | December 30, 1990 |
| 7 | 13.39 ft | January 5, 1993 |
| 8 | 13.06 ft | August 21, 1990 |
| 9 | 13.05 ft | January 14, 2005 |
| 10 | 12.98 ft | February 21, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.17 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 Kankakee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee River at Dunns BridgeRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 4.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Kankakee River near KoutsRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 5.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Kankakee River at ShelbyRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 5.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 36 mi |
| Kankakee River at MomenceRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 2.04 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 52 mi |
| Kankakee River near WilmingtonRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 1.52 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 77 mi |
| Kankakee River at Inflow of Power Plant near LorenzoRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 504.57 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 81 mi |
| Kankakee River below Ushwy 30 near HannaRiver gauge, Kankakee River | 1.94 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 0.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow River at KnoxRiver gauge, Yellow River | 5.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Yellow River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Yellow River | 242 cfs | Normal | −6.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Tippecanoe River near OraRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 6.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 18 mi |
| Salt Creek at ValparaisoRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 20 mi |
| Yellow River at PlymouthRiver gauge, Yellow River | 5.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 21 mi |
| Big Monon Ditch at Cr200n near MedaryvilleRiver gauge, Big Monon Ditch | 128 cfs | Very high | −3.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Trail Creek at Michigan CityRiver gauge, Trail Creek | 49.3 cfs | Normal | −2.4 cfs | 24 mi |
| Tippecanoe River at WinamacRiver gauge, Tippecanoe River | 4.93 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Kankakee River at Davis?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 3.66 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 Kankakee River at Davis today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 6.34 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kankakee River at Davis rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Kankakee River at Davis normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kankakee River at Davis?
The highest level on record is 13.80 ft on March 11, 2009.
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:05515500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.38964, -86.70617(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 | 6.34 ft | 2026-10-18 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 570 cfs | 2026-10-18 15:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 51 °F | 2026-10-18 15:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Kankakee River at Davis (usgs:05515500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/kankakee-river-at-davis
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer