Mackinaw River (Illinois), Congerville (05567500)

StateIllinoisLatestGood (699 cfs)
RiverMackinaw RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-05-03 8:45 (56 minutes ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)2189
Discharge699 cfs (median: 583 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High30001096
Height3.21 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)596
TrendFalling (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)409
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)45

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Trips for Mackinaw River (Illinois), Congerville (05567500)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2008-06-05 Cemetery (1700N South Road) Dee Mac Road Bridge Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0 High 3940 8.95 None NoneNone Fillmore, Brent
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Tina
Fillmore, Brent; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Fillmore, Tina
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Congerville (05567500)
Discharge: 3940
Height: 8.95
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Congerville (05567500)<br />Discharge: 3940<br />Height: 8.95
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Mackinaw River (Illinois), Congerville (05567500)

Miles7
Trips1
People4
Dates1
Years1
Months1
Rows1
Sources1

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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-05-03 08:45 3.21 699 13200 (2019) 87 (1977) 1070 142 215 308 359 583 1100 1280 2430 3060
2026-05-03 07:45 3.22 703 13200 (2019) 87 (1977) 1070 142 215 308 359 583 1100 1280 2430 3060
2026-05-03 06:45 3.24 712 13200 (2019) 87 (1977) 1070 142 215 308 359 583 1100 1280 2430 3060
2026-05-03 05:45 3.25 716 13200 (2019) 87 (1977) 1070 142 215 308 359 583 1100 1280 2430 3060
2026-05-03 04:45 3.27 725 13200 (2019) 87 (1977) 1070 142 215 308 359 583 1100 1280 2430 3060
2026-05-03 03:45 3.28 729 13200 (2019) 87 (1977) 1070 142 215 308 359 583 1100 1280 2430 3060
2026-05-03 02:45 3.29 733 13200 (2019) 87 (1977) 1070 142 215 308 359 583 1100 1280 2430 3060
2026-05-03 01:45 3.30 738 13200 (2019) 87 (1977) 1070 142 215 308 359 583 1100 1280 2430 3060
2026-05-03 00:45 3.32 746 13200 (2019) 87 (1977) 1070 142 215 308 359 583 1100 1280 2430 3060
2026-05-02 23:45 3.33 751 13200 (2019) 87 (1977) 1070 142 215 308 359 583 1100 1280 2430 3060
2026-05-02 22:45 3.35 760 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 21:45 3.36 764 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 20:45 3.38 773 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 19:45 3.39 777 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 18:45 3.41 786 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 17:45 3.42 791 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 16:45 3.44 800 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 15:45 3.45 804 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 14:45 3.47 813 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 13:45 3.49 823 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 12:45 3.51 832 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 11:45 3.53 841 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 10:45 3.55 850 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 09:45 3.57 860 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 08:45 3.58 864 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 07:45 3.60 874 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 06:45 3.62 883 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 05:45 3.64 892 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 04:45 3.66 902 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 03:45 3.68 912 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 02:45 3.71 926 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 01:45 3.73 936 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-02 00:45 3.75 945 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010
2026-05-01 23:45 3.77 955 17500 (2019) 50 (1977) 1330 134 232 337 377 625 1210 1360 3430 6010

A total of 34 rows are displayed for years 1945 through 2025.