Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville water level
River gauge, Fox River Tailwater, Illinois, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville, where the gauge shows 7.54 ft.
The median for mid-October is 6.93 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.61 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.59 ft, a difference of +0.95 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 7.43 ft – 10.03 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.93 ft0.61 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 6.55 ft – 9.82 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.59 ft+0.95 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 7.43 ft – 10.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.51 ft – 11.20 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.14 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox River Bypass at YorkvilleRiver gauge, Fox River Bypass | 9.26 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 0.0 mi |
| Fox River at YorkvilleRiver gauge, Fox River | 12.99 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 0.0 mi |
| Blackberry Creek near YorkvilleRiver gauge, Blackberry Creek | 4.13 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Waubonsee Creek near OswegoRiver gauge, Waubonsee Creek | 8.06 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Blackberry Creek near MontgomeryRiver gauge, Blackberry Creek | 4.08 ft | High | −0.15 ft | 7 mi |
| Fox River at MontgomeryRiver gauge, Fox River | 11.73 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 8 mi |
| Du Page River near PlainfieldRiver gauge, Du Page River | 7.16 ft | Normal | −0.21 ft | 15 mi |
| Mill Creek near BataviaRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 2.50 ft | Normal | −0.19 ft | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.95 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.59 ft.
What is a normal level for the Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.93 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.55 ft and 9.82 ft, based on 13 years of records.
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 Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:45 PM CDT, the water level was 7.54 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.40 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:05551581(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.64284, -88.44338(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 | 7.54 ft | 2026-10-18 22:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville (usgs:05551581). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/fox-river-tailwater-at-yorkville
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer