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Kaskaskia River

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Associated gauges7Station-level records
Gauges with readings7Observation-capable records
Forecast availability11 linked forecast gauge
Last source updateAvailableJun 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

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72.18 ft

Observed Jun 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

Observation 97 minutes old

NWS / NWPS KCAI2

Kaskaskia River at Carlyle

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Stale
Forecast

Latest public reading

5,960 cfs

Observed May 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM CDT

Observation 54277 minutes old

NWS / NWPS CWDI2

Kaskaskia River near Cowden

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Stale

Latest public reading

1,700 cfs

Observed May 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT

Observation 54217 minutes old

Stale

Latest public reading

98.9 cfs

Observed May 14, 2026 at 10:15 PM CDT

Observation 54262 minutes old

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