River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HARI2
In brief
The Illinois River at Hardin, IL read 21.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.41 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HARI2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42.40 ft | 1993-08-03 |
| 2 | 40.29 ft | 2019-06-07 |
| 3 | 38.20 ft | 1973-04-29 |
| 4 | 36.87 ft | 2015-12-31 |
| 5 | 36.82 ft | 2013-06-04 |
| 6 | 36.70 ft | 1995-05-29 |
| 7 | 36.50 ft | 1979-04-14 |
| 8 | 36.50 ft | 2015-06-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
At and below this height, barge traffic will need to consider lowering tonnage to avoid grounding.
Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of unprotected agricultural land begins.
The Brussels ferry service is interrupted.
Water Street in Hardin begins flooding near John F. Kennedy Street.
Cottages along South Park Street in south Hardin begin flooding near this level.
The sales office at Hurley Dodge in Hardin begins flooding.
The parking lot of the Barefoot Restaurant in Hardin begins flooding near this level.
In Kampsville, an open-sided pavillion at the south end of 2nd Street, nearby restrooms, and businesses along Broadway near Highway 96 begin flooding near this height.
Kampsville Inn begins flooding near this level.
River Road in Bedford is overtopped. In Kampsville, the intersection of Illinois 100 and Illinois 96 floods near this height.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
At this level: At and below this height, barge traffic will need to consider lowering tonnage to avoid grounding.
No. The Illinois River at Hardin is at 21.59 ft, 2.41 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 24 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 31 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
The highest crest on record is 42.4 ft, on 1993-08-03.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HARI2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05587060). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.