-2743.0 cfs (-4.76%) since yesterday
95.73% of Normal
•
10 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Rock River
was last observed at
54,931
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
108,954
acre-ft of water today; about 96%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
57,383 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-03-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
188,530 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Rock River Near Joslin
reporting a streamflow rate of 12,600 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Rock River At Robert Street At Fort Atkinson
with a gauge stage of 13.55 ft.
This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Rock River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,316 ft, the
Rock River Below Tom Creek At Rock Rapids.
Last Updated
2024-04-26
Streamflow
54,931.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
95.73%
Maximum
188,530.0 cfs
2019-03-16
About the rock river
The Rock River is a tributary of the Mississippi River that flows through Wisconsin and Illinois. The river is approximately 299 miles long, originating in Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin, and flowing south into Illinois, where it eventually empties into the Mississippi River near Rock Island. The river has played a significant role in the history of the region, serving as a transportation route for Native American tribes and European settlers. The river is also a popular destination for recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and canoeing. Several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Lake Koshkonong Dam and the Rockford Dam, provide hydroelectric power and flood control. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with many farms located along its banks.