Streamflow levels across
Illinois
are currently
103.0% of normal, with the
Mississippi River At Thebes
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
381000cfs and gauge stage of 29.76 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Little Crooked Creek Near New Minden
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
3576.6%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
864cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Kaskaskia River At New Athens, currently reporting a stage of
77.49ft.
The
Cahokia Creek At Edwardsville
in the
Cahokia-Joachim
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
2350cfs, about
828.71% of normal.
Illinois has a humid continental climate, with precipitation occurring throughout the year, and an average annual precipitation of 39 inches. There are several major surface flows in Illinois, including the Illinois River, the Mississippi River, and the Wabash River. These rivers are fed by numerous tributaries, including the Kankakee River, the Des Plaines River, and the Rock River. There are also several major reservoirs and dams in Illinois, including the Rend Lake Reservoir, the Carlyle Lake Reservoir, and the Lake Shelbyville Reservoir. The state's hydrology is influenced by snowpack, with heavier snow and ice accumulation in the northern parts of the state. Overall, Illinois' hydrological conditions are heavily influenced by its geography, climate, and precipitation patterns.