Looking Glass River near Eagle
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 10:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 7.00 ft
- Record crest
- 8.89 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.00 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 11.00 ftExpect major flooding of homes in Dewitt and along the river between Dewitt and Eagle.
- 9.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of homes in Dewitt and along the Looking Glass River between Dewitt and Eagle.
- 8.50 ftWater reaches the bathrooms at DeWitt Park
- 8.00 ftExpect minor flooding of homes in Dewitt and along the Looking Glass River between Dewitt and Eagle. River levels flood warming hut, playground, and ball field in Looking Glass Valley Park in Wacousta.
- 7.00 ftExpect minor flooding of homes in Dewitt and along the river between Dewitt and Eagle. Flooding occurs in Riverside Park in Dewitt and Looking Glass Valley Park in Wacousta.
- 6.50 ftWater begins to encroach on the sidewalks at DeWitt Park and Wacousta Park
- 6.00 ftExpect minor flooding of low lying wooded areas.
- 5.00 ftRiver is bankfull.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
25 crests on NOAA’s list since 2002.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 21, 2018 | 8.89 ft |
| 2 | June 23, 2015 | 8.68 ft |
| 3 | April 6, 2017 | 8.39 ft |
| 4 | May 24, 2004 | 8.24 ft |
| 5 | February 17, 2022 | 8.17 ft |
| 6 | April 19, 2013 | 7.89 ft |
| 7 | April 5, 2023 | 7.81 ft |
| 8 | January 11, 2020 | 7.74 ft |
| 9 | June 20, 2019 | 7.58 ft |
| 10 | February 11, 2009 | 7.45 ft |
| 11 | June 14, 2015 | 7.41 ft |
| 12 | June 20, 2009 | 7.14 ft |
| 13 | May 30, 2011 | 7.09 ft |
| 14 | January 13, 2005 | 6.92 ft |
| 15 | March 31, 2016 | 6.66 ft |
| 16 | May 15, 2014 | 6.37 ft |
| 17 | January 26, 2024 | 6.35 ft |
| 18 | May 12, 2012 | 6.17 ft |
| 19 | June 26, 2021 | 6.07 ft |
| 20 | March 22, 2007 | 5.76 ft |
| 21 | September 14, 2008 | 5.75 ft |
| 22 | March 13, 2006 | 5.47 ft |
| 23 | April 6, 2010 | 5.31 ft |
| 24 | March 9, 2002 | 5.22 ft |
| 25 | April 5, 2003 | 5.06 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 26, 2024: 6.35 ft
- April 5, 2023: 7.81 ft
- February 17, 2022: 8.17 ft
- June 26, 2021: 6.07 ft
- January 11, 2020: 7.74 ft
- June 20, 2019: 7.58 ft
- February 21, 2018: 8.89 ft
- April 6, 2017: 8.39 ft
- March 31, 2016: 6.66 ft
- June 23, 2015: 8.68 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.