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Mackinaw River (Illinois), Congerville (05567500)

State	Illinois	Latest	Flood (2410 cfs)
River	Mackinaw River	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-06-23 23:45 (37 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
Discharge	2410 cfs (median: 370 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.High	3000	1096
Height	6.19 feet	Good - 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
Trend	Falling (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
USGS	USGS Site ( 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)

	Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
	2008-06-05	Cemetery (1700N South Road)	Dee Mac Road Bridge	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	High	3940	8.95	None	None Fillmore, Brent Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Fillmore, Tina No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Congerville (05567500) Discharge: 3940 Height: 8.95 Source: Fillmore

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