River stage
Latham Park, Rock River
- River level
- 5.10 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.87 ft
- Recent high
- 6.37 ft
- Recent low
- 4.07 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LATI2
- 30-day change
- +0.85 ft
- Average
- 4.93 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.70 ft
In brief
The Rock River at Latham Park, IL read 5.10 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.90 ft below action stage. That is 0.85 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LATI2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.70 ft | 1975-03-26 |
| 2 | 14.46 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 3 | 14.30 ft | 2008-06-18 |
| 4 | 13.30 ft | 1973-04-23 |
| 5 | 13.22 ft | 2018-10-07 |
| 6 | 12.91 ft | 2010-07-29 |
| 7 | 12.82 ft | 2013-04-22 |
| 8 | 12.80 ft | 2018-02-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
Water overflows low-lying river banks along Ventura Boulevard in Machesney Park.
- 7.50 ft
Low-lying agricultural land is inundated in north Machesney Park.
- 8.00 ft
Water overflows low-lying river banks along Baldwin Drive and North Pier Drive in Machesney Park. Winnebago County considers "no wake" order for the Rock River.
- 9.00 ft
Boathouses threatened along the river in Machesney Park.
- 9.50 ft
Low-lying areas of Sportscore One are inundated in north Rockford.
- 10.00 ft
Property and trails near the boat ramp at Bauer Parkway are threatened. Illinois DNR considers closure of the Rock River.
- 10.50 ft
Low-lying sections of Shore Drive are threatened between Wilson Avenue and Park Road in Machesney Park. Water overflows low-lying river banks along East Drive in Loves Park. Low-lying areas of Martin Memorial Park are inundated.
- 11.00 ft
Low-lying sections of Harbor Oaks Drive are threatened in north Machesney Park. Low-lying residences are threatened along Queen Oaks Drive in Machesney Park. Browns Beach Road is threatened in north Rockford. Lower parking lot of Sportscore One is inundated in north Rockford.
- 11.50 ft
Queen Oaks Drive is threatened in Machesney Park. Lower-level of elevated structures threatened along Harbor Lights Court west of Machesney Park. Ritter Drive is threatened north of Baldwin Drive in Machesney Park.
- 12.00 ft
Low-lying sections of Shorewood Park are inundated in Loves Park.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rock River flooding at Latham Park?
No. The Rock River at Latham Park is at 5.1 ft, 2.9 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Latham Park?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 13.5 ft.
What is the highest the Rock River has been at Latham Park?
The highest crest on record is 14.7 ft, on 1975-03-26.
Is the Rock River high or low right now at Latham Park?
At 5.1 ft it is higher than 65% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LATI2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05437610). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.