River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PIAI2
In brief
The Illinois River at Peoria, IL read 11.96 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.04 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PIAI2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.35 ft | 2013-04-23 |
| 2 | 28.80 ft | 1943-05-23 |
| 3 | 28.70 ft | 1979-03-23 |
| 4 | 28.40 ft | 1985-03-07 |
| 5 | 28.00 ft | 2019-05-07 |
| 6 | 27.94 ft | 2009-03-14 |
| 7 | 27.91 ft | 2020-05-22 |
| 8 | 27.40 ft | 1982-12-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Pumping begins in East Peoria near the train yard and Wesley Slough.
Water approaches Spring Bay Park.
Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees.
Flooding begins to low lying areas in Peoria Heights and Peoria's Riverfront Park.
Some secondary roads affected in Peoria county and damage begins to buildings in Rome.
Water begins to cover some streets in East Peoria.
A portion of River Beach Drive and Second Street become flooded in the Chillicothe and Rome areas.
Damage begins at Pekin sewage treatment plant. Minor property damage in Peoria by the river.
A portion of Layne Crossing and North Street are closed in the Rome and Chillicothe areas. Poplar Lane floods in Peoria Heights.
Water crosses South Darst Street in Peoria.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Illinois River at Peoria is at 11.96 ft, 5.04 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 28 ft.
The highest crest on record is 29.35 ft, on 2013-04-23.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PIAI2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.