River Bottom Water Level

Q: What is the water level of River Bottom today?

River Bottom water levels are measured at USGS gauge APPLE RIVER NEAR HANOVER, IL; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is River Bottom high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for River Bottom — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for River Bottom, measured at USGS station APPLE RIVER NEAR HANOVER, IL (6.9 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

4.07 ft

Updated 51 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.02 ft

30-day avg: 4.09 ft

Streamflow

63 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 4.05–4.15 ft2026-09-01

River Bottom is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on River Bottom (3)

River Bottom Landing — Bellevue, Iowa
Bellevue Municipal Boat Landing — Bellevue city, Iowa
River Bottom Boat Ramp — Bellevue, Iowa

See all River Bottom boat ramps →

River Bottom Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of River Bottom today?

The USGS gauge for River Bottom (APPLE RIVER NEAR HANOVER, IL) currently reads a gauge height of 4.07 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is River Bottom high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, River Bottom is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on River Bottom?

BoatLaunchMap lists 3 boat ramps on River Bottom, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05419000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.