River stage
Leonore, Vermilion River
- River level
- 3.67 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.50 ft
- Recent high
- 14.40 ft
- Recent low
- 3.15 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LNRI2
- 30-day change
- +0.51 ft
- Average
- 5.17 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 30.25 ft
In brief
The Vermilion River at Leonore, IL read 3.67 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.83 ft below action stage. That is 0.51 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LNRI2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.25 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 2 | 27.13 ft | 1982-12-04 |
| 3 | 25.22 ft | 2008-01-09 |
| 4 | 25.10 ft | 2015-12-29 |
| 5 | 24.50 ft | 2019-05-02 |
| 6 | 24.30 ft | 2008-09-15 |
| 7 | 23.47 ft | 2009-05-16 |
| 8 | 23.46 ft | 1979-03-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks in Streator.
- 16.00 ft
Water overtops banks at multiple locations along the river near Streator and Leonore.
- 21.00 ft
Widespread inundation of agricultural land may occur near Streator and Leonore.
- 24.00 ft
Without flood protection, multiple roadways and structures may be threatened west of the river near Armory Court in Streator.
- 25.00 ft
18th Road may be threatened north of Streator.
- 29.00 ft
Main Street may be threatened in Streator.
- 30.00 ft
Water may reach the top of the levee west of the river in Streator. Water may reach the top of the levee at the water treatment plant in Streator. Oakley Avenue may be threatened north of Streator.
- 38.00 ft
1251st Road is threatened near Leonore.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vermilion River flooding at Leonore?
No. The Vermilion River at Leonore is at 3.67 ft, 11.83 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Leonore?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15.5 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Vermilion River has been at Leonore?
The highest crest on record is 30.25 ft, on 2013-04-18.
Is the Vermilion River high or low right now at Leonore?
At 3.67 ft it is higher than 29% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LNRI2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05555300). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.