2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...Thursday afternoon. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Iroquois River
was last observed at
276
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
548
acre-ft of water today; about 38%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
723 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-03-06 when daily discharge volume was observed at
20,550 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Iroquois River Near Chebanse
reporting a streamflow rate of 177 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Iroquois River Near Foresman
with a gauge stage of 5.89 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Iroquois River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 656 ft, the
Iroquois River At Rensselaer.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 548 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
276.3 cfs
-102.5 cfs (-27.06%) |
| Percent of Normal | 38.21% |
| Maximum |
20,550.0 cfs
2023-03-06 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Iroquois River At Rensselaer
USGS 05522500 |
29 cfs | 3.78 ft | 3.53 | |||||
|
Iroquois River Near Foresman
USGS 05524500 |
87 cfs | 5.89 ft | -6.23 | |||||
|
Iroquois River At Iroquois
USGS 05525000 |
70 cfs | 4.72 ft | -5.66 | |||||
|
Iroquois River Near Chebanse
USGS 05526000 |
177 cfs | 2.83 ft | -6.35 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The river was named after the Iroquois people who once inhabited the region. The river has been historically important for transportation and agriculture, with several small towns and farms located along its banks. The river is also known for its hydrological properties, with several reservoirs and dams located along its course, including the Langham Creek Dam and the Sugar Creek Dam. These dams provide important flood control measures and irrigation for local agricultural operations. The river is also a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing and boating, with several public parks and boat launches available for visitors.