Illinois River near Kerby, OR

Southern Oregon · USGS gauge 14377100 · Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional

Too low35.3 cfs● steady (+2% in 24 h)

Reading time: Oct 24, 1:45 PM PDT · Provisional data

Flow is far below normal for the date. Expect shallow riffles and slower water; some stretches may be hard to float and fish can be stressed by low flows. Check local reports for the specific stretch.

Vs. normal for this date
9th percentile
Typical range (25th–75th)
61.1–222 cfs
Median for this date
97.0 cfs
7-day low / high
30.7 / 36.0 cfs

Plain-language explanation

Illinois River near Kerby is flowing at 35.3 cubic feet per second (cfs) as of Oct 24, 1:45 PM PDT. That is among the lowest flows on record for this time of year: lower than about 91% of the daily flows this gauge has recorded for this date (give or take 7 days) over 66 years of record (1961–2026).

The middle half of those historical flows runs from 61.1 to 222 cfs, with a median of 97.0 cfs; the lowest 10% of days are at or below 37.0 cfs and the highest 10% at or above 703 cfs.

Over the last 24 hours the flow has been steady (+2.3%). In the last 7 days it ranged from 30.7 to 36.0 cfs.

Why this status: Flow is at or below the seasonal 10th percentile and in the lower 40% of all days on record.

Quick answers

Is the Illinois River near Kerby fishable today?

Flowcast's status for the Illinois River near Kerby is “Too low”: flow is 35.3 cfs, well below normal for the date, at the 9th percentile for this date (as of Oct 24, 1:45 PM PDT). That describes flow only. It says nothing about water clarity, temperature, fish activity, access or fishing regulations.

What is the current flow of the Illinois River near Kerby?

35.3 cubic feet per second at USGS gauge 14377100 as of Oct 24, 1:45 PM PDT, provisional data.

Is the Illinois River near Kerby too high or too low right now?

It is on the low side: below the typical range for the date (61.1 to 222 cfs).

Is the Illinois River near Kerby rising or falling?

Over the last 24 hours the flow has been steady (+2.3%).

What is a normal flow for the Illinois River near Kerby in October?

For this date (give or take 7 days) the median is 97.0 cfs and the middle half of days runs 61.1 to 222 cfs, over 66 years of USGS record.

7-day trend

29.931.633.435.136.8Sun 10/18Mon 10/19Tue 10/20Wed 10/21Thu 10/22Fri 10/23Sat 10/24

Hourly flow in cfs, Pacific time. The shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile) for this date, shown when it falls within the chart.

Day (Pacific)Mean cfsPercentileStatus that day
Sun Oct 1832.111thFishable/Floatable
Mon Oct 1932.510thFishable/Floatable
Tue Oct 2033.210thFishable/Floatable
Wed Oct 2134.611thFishable/Floatable
Thu Oct 2235.010thFishable/Floatable
Fri Oct 2334.99thToo low
Sat Oct 24 (so far)34.98thToo low

Seasonal context

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Shaded band: 10th–90th percentile of daily flows through the year; dashed line: median. Log scale. Dot: today's flow. Based on 66 years of USGS daily data (1961–2026).

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About this gauge

USGS site
USGS-14377100
USGS name
Illinois River Near Kerby, Or
Drainage area
380 sq mi
Location
42.2318, -123.6637
Record in this analysis
1961–2026
Data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Readings are provisional and subject to revision. Flowcast statuses are automated comparisons with each gauge's own history, not safety ratings or fishing reports. Check local conditions, weather, regulations and closures before you go. Rivers can change quickly.

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