Kayak Morris Campground
Kayak Morris Campground is an SUP school and rentals in Morris. The flatwater conditions of the dam-controlled river are suitable for beginners and families, and dogs are welcome.
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Around Kayak Morris Campground
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
Typical flow by month
2016 to 2026
The water at Kayak Morris Campground typically runs highest in May, at a median 13,700 cfs, and lowest in September, at 3,615 cfs. The highest flow on record for any single day is 95,500 cfs, in 2020.
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| Month | Typical (cfs) | Usual range (cfs) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6,460 | 4,590 to 13,200 |
| February | 7,580 | 3,545 to 13,200 |
| March | 12,800 | 9,440 to 17,300 |
| April | 11,800 | 8,130 to 18,650 |
| May | 13,700 | 7,280 to 22,400 |
| June | 8,030 | 5,940 to 13,900 |
| July | 8,230 | 5,260 to 12,200 |
| August | 5,070 | 3,730 to 6,630 |
| September | 3,615 | 2,720 to 6,165 |
| October | 5,350 | 3,080 to 9,010 |
| November | 5,465 | 3,815 to 8,660 |
| December | 6,430 | 3,950 to 9,140 |
Typical is the median of each month’s daily median values, and the usual range runs from the median 25th to the median 75th percentile, across about 10 years of record. Statistics published by the US Geological Survey for Illinois River at Morris, IL (site 05542500). Conditions on any given day can fall well outside the usual range. Check the current reading before you go.
Current conditions
Today · Fri
52Maybe/ 100
High 47°F · Wind 13 kt
CloudyHigh 47°F, low 38°FRain 0%Wind 13 kt, gusts 22
Streamflow
5,140 cfs
Normal (31st)
Water level
5.17 ft
Air quality
7 Good
BRAIDWD monitor, 24 km
National Weather ServiceBelow flood stage
Flood stage 16 ft. NWS reads 4.96 ft here.
NWS forecast: 5.1 ft by Fri 12 PM, below flood stage.
Forecast from Open-Meteo global models (NOAA & ECMWF). Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service. Air quality: Illinois EPA via EPA AirNow. Preliminary data, not verified.
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