River stage
Davis, Kankakee River
- River level
- 6.34 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.44 ft
- Recent high
- 9.38 ft
- Recent low
- 5.40 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DAVI3
- 30-day change
- +0.93 ft
- Average
- 6.82 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 13.80 ft
In brief
The Kankakee River at Davis, IN read 6.34 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.66 ft below action stage. That is 0.93 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DAVI3
Water 64 °F (18 °C) · 7 °F warmer than normal for this date · +1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.80 ft | 2009-03-11 |
| 2 | 13.79 ft | 1996-07-19 |
| 3 | 13.74 ft | 2008-09-15 |
| 4 | 13.52 ft | 1985-03-05 |
| 5 | 13.50 ft | 1997-02-28 |
| 6 | 13.48 ft | 1990-12-30 |
| 7 | 13.39 ft | 1993-01-05 |
| 8 | 13.06 ft | 1990-08-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Flooding of low lying agricultural areas begins.
- 11.00 ft
Flooding of secondary roads near the river begins.
- 13.00 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding is in progress.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kankakee River flooding at Davis?
No. The Kankakee River at Davis is at 6.34 ft, 2.66 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Davis?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 13 ft.
What is the highest the Kankakee River has been at Davis?
The highest crest on record is 13.8 ft, on 2009-03-11.
Is the Kankakee River high or low right now at Davis?
At 6.34 ft it is higher than 35% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Davis, Kankakee River?
The water temperature at Davis, Kankakee River is 64 °F (17.6 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 7 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.1 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DAVI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05515500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.