River stage
Kerby, Illinois River
- River level
- 0.67 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 1.45 ft
- Recent low
- 0.36 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS KRBO3
- 30-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Average
- 0.70 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 45.28 ft
In brief
The Illinois River at Kerby, OR read 0.67 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.33 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KRBO3
Water 56 °F (13 °C) · 4 °F cooler than normal for this date · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45.28 ft | 1964-12-22 |
| 2 | 33.70 ft | 1970-10-10 |
| 3 | 31.48 ft | 1966-01-06 |
| 4 | 30.51 ft | 1962-12-02 |
| 5 | 30.42 ft | 1972-01-01 |
| 6 | 29.98 ft | 2005-12-29 |
| 7 | 26.50 ft | 1996-12-08 |
| 8 | 25.90 ft | 2012-01-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each 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.
- 30.00 ft
The Illinois River is at bankfull level.
- 35.00 ft
The Illinois River is at flood stage.
- 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Illinois River flooding at Kerby?
No. The Illinois River at Kerby is at 0.67 ft, 9.33 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Kerby?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 35 ft, moderate flooding 37 ft and major flooding 40 ft.
What is the highest the Illinois River has been at Kerby?
The highest crest on record is 45.28 ft, on 1964-12-22.
Is the Illinois River high or low right now at Kerby?
At 0.67 ft it is higher than 60% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Kerby, Illinois River?
The water temperature at Kerby, Illinois River is 56 °F (13.3 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 4 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 2.9 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KRBO3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 14377100). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.