River stage
Rock River (IL, WI)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 18 of 18
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 18 of 18 gauges on the Rock River (IL, WI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Rock River levels, gauge by gauge
The Rock River is measured at 18 gauges across Illinois, Wisconsin. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Byron | 7.35 ft | normal, falling |
| Como | 5.00 ft | normal, falling |
| Dixon | 9.88 ft | normal, falling |
| Joslin | 7.83 ft | normal, falling |
| Latham Park | 5.10 ft | normal, falling |
| Moline | 9.56 ft | normal, steady |
| Rockford (Auburn Street) | 2.83 ft | normal, steady |
| Rockford (Fordam Dam) | 2.31 ft | below flood stage |
| Rockton | 5.23 ft | normal, falling |
| Afton | 5.41 ft | normal, falling |
| Fort Atkinson | 11.95 ft | normal, falling |
| Horicon | 6.96 ft | normal, steady |
| Hustisford-Sinissippi Lake | 855.65 ft | no flood stage set |
| Jefferson | 5.17 ft | normal, falling |
| Lake Koshkonong | 6.78 ft | normal, falling |
| Lebanon-3 E-Hwy MM bridge | 6.75 ft | below flood stage |
| Newville | 3.01 ft | normal, falling |
| Watertown | 2.49 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Rock River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Byron, IL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Rock River (IA, MN) different river, same name
- Sugar River (WI) 1 gauge
- Nippersink Creek 2 gauges
- Fox River (IL, WI) 25 gauges
- Mill Creek (IL) 2 gauges
- Root River (WI) 2 gauges
- Buffalo Creek (IL) 1 gauge
- Oak Creek (WI) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rock River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 18 reporting gauges on the Rock River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Rock River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Byron is at 7.35 ft; Como is at 5.00 ft; Dixon is at 9.88 ft; Joslin is at 7.83 ft.
Where is the Rock River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 18 gauges on the Rock River across Illinois, Wisconsin.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.