Illinois River near Kerby water level

Name: Illinois River near Kerby water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Illinois River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.68ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 AM PDT (42 min ago)

Flow: 33.0 cfs
Water temperature: 58 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.82 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:17 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Illinois River near Kerby reads 0.68 ft, a normal level.

It is 34.32 ft below the flood stage of 35.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.82 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.65 ft and 0.68 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 45.28 ftDecember 22, 1964
Forecast peak: 0.82 ftSunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM

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 35.00 ft, still 34.32 ft away.

What happens at each level

42.00 ft: 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.
35.00 ft: The Illinois River is at flood stage.
30.00 ft: The Illinois River is at bankfull level.
10.00 ft: 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.
0.68 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	45.28 ft	December 22, 1964
2	33.70 ft	October 10, 1970
3	31.48 ft	January 6, 1966
4	30.42 ft	January 1, 1972
5	29.98 ft	December 29, 2005
6	26.50 ft	December 8, 1996
7	25.90 ft	January 19, 2012
8	25.45 ft	December 15, 2016
9	25.43 ft	February 6, 2015
10	24.77 ft	December 29, 2024

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Illinois River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Illinois River near AgnessRiver gauge, Illinois River	158 cfs	Very low	±0	29 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sucker Creek below Little Grayback Creek, near HollandRiver gauge, Sucker Creek	17.7 cfs	Low	+0.8 cfs	11 mi
Applegate River near WildervilleRiver gauge, Applegate River	2.03 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	16 mi
Rogue River at Grants PassRiver gauge, Rogue River	1.03 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	22 mi
Applegate River near ApplegateRiver gauge, Applegate River	1.02 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	27 mi
Chetco River near BrookingsRiver gauge, Chetco River	56.3 cfs	Low	±0	28 mi
Applegate River near CopperRiver gauge, Applegate River	124 cfs	Normal	±0	31 mi
Indian Creek near Happy CampRiver gauge, Indian Creek	34.8 cfs	Low	±0	31 mi
Rogue River near AgnessRiver gauge, Rogue River	3.64 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	32 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Illinois River near Kerby?

The official flood stage is 35.00 ft. The level is currently 34.32 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 Illinois River near Kerby today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 AM PDT, the water level was 0.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Illinois River near Kerby rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Illinois River near Kerby normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Illinois River near Kerby?

The highest level on record is 45.28 ft on December 22, 1964.

Is Illinois River near Kerby expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.82 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 05:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14377100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.23178, -123.66368 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	0.68 ft	2026-10-18 17:45	Provisional
Flow	33.0 cfs	2026-10-18 17:45	Provisional
Water temperature	58 °F	2026-10-18 17:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Illinois River near Kerby (usgs:14377100). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/illinois-river-near-kerby

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