River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS IRRC2
In brief
The Illinois River at Rand, CO read 1.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.46 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge IRRC2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.29 ft | 2014-05-25 |
| 2 | 5.10 ft | 2011-06-07 |
| 3 | 4.49 ft | 2013-05-18 |
| 4 | 4.44 ft | 1997-05-13 |
| 5 | 4.42 ft | 2010-05-29 |
| 6 | 4.26 ft | 2019-06-22 |
| 7 | 3.93 ft | 2003-05-30 |
| 8 | 3.85 ft | 2017-06-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
ACTION STAGE. WATER OUT OF BANKS AND INTO LOW LYING AREAS.
FLOOD STAGE. CONSIDERABLE FLOODING OF CAMPGROUNDS AND AREA NEAR RIVER.
MODERATE FLOODING OF FARM AND RANCH LANDS ALONG REACH.
RECORD FLOODING.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Illinois River at Rand is at 1.04 ft, 3.46 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 4.5 ft, minor flooding 5 ft, moderate flooding 6 ft and major flooding 7 ft.
The highest crest on record is 5.29 ft, on 2014-05-25.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge IRRC2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.