River stage
Green River (IL)
- River level
- 4.91 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Green River (IL) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Green River level at Geneseo
The Green River is measured in one place, at Geneseo, IL. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Geneseo | 4.91 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Green River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Geneseo, IL.
Other rivers nearby
- Green River (KY) different river, same name
- Green River (MA) different river, same name
- Green River (NC) different river, same name
- Green River (UT, WY) different river, same name
- Illinois River (IL) 19 gauges
- Rock River (IL, WI) 18 gauges
- Salt Creek (IL) 3 gauges
- Vermilion River (IL) 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Green River flooding right now?
No. The Green River is below flood stage at Geneseo, IL, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Green River?
The Green River is at 4.91 ft at Geneseo, IL, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Green River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Green River, at Geneseo, IL.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Green River it is set for the gauge at Geneseo, IL, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.