Mackinaw River (Illinois), Congerville (05567500)

StateIllinoisLatestPoor (177 cfs)
RiverMackinaw RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-07-27 14:45 (50 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
Discharge177 cfs (median: 93 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
Height1.4 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
TrendSteady (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, TinaFillmore, 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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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge		Minimum
Discharge		Mean
Discharge		P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)		P75P80P90P95
2026-07-27 14:45 1.40 177 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 13:45 1.40 177 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 12:45 1.41 179 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 11:45 1.40 177 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 10:45 1.41 179 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 09:45 1.40 177 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 08:45 1.40 177 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 07:45 1.42 182 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 06:45 1.43 184 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 05:45 1.43 184 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 04:45 1.43 184 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 03:45 1.43 184 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 02:45 1.43 184 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 01:45 1.44 186 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-27 00:45 1.44 186 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-26 23:45 1.44 186 2760 (1948) 2 (1988) 265 17 28 41 52 93 227 284 605 1420
2026-07-26 22:45 1.44 186 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 21:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 20:45 1.44 186 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 19:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 18:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 17:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 16:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 15:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 14:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 13:45 1.44 186 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 12:45 1.43 184 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 11:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 10:45 1.46 191 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 09:45 1.46 191 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 08:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 07:45 1.46 191 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 06:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 05:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 04:45 1.45 188 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 03:45 1.46 191 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 02:45 1.46 191 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 01:45 1.46 191 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-26 00:45 1.46 191 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290
2026-07-25 23:45 1.46 191 4480 (1948) 2 (1988) 296 12 27 46 54 93 260 333 620 1290

A total of 40 rows are displayed for years 1945 through 2025.