ILLINOIS FLOW REPORT
December 21 2024
Streamflow levels across
Illinois
are currently
75.0% of normal, with the
Mississippi River At Thebes
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
122000cfs and gauge stage of 12.34 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Illinois River At Kingston Mines
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
33.13%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
6390cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Kaskaskia River At New Athens, currently reporting a stage of
69.11ft.
The
Cache River At Forman
in the
Lower Ohio
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
983cfs, about
143.31% of normal.
About Illinois
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.