River stage
Illinois River (CO)
- River level
- 1.04 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 Illinois River (CO) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Illinois River level at Rand
The Illinois River is measured in one place, at Rand, CO. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rand | 1.04 ft | normal, steady |
Other rivers nearby
- Illinois River (AR, OK) different river, same name
- Illinois River (IL) different river, same name
- Illinois River (OR) different river, same name
- Elk River (CO) 1 gauge
- Blue River (CO) 5 gauges
- Spring Creek (CO) 1 gauge
- Clear Creek (CO) 4 gauges
- Bear Creek (CO) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Illinois River flooding right now?
No. The Illinois River is below flood stage at Rand, CO, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Illinois River?
The Illinois River is at 1.04 ft at Rand, CO, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Illinois River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Illinois River, at Rand, CO.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Illinois River it is set for the gauge at Rand, CO, 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.