Streamflow discharge was last observed at 98 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.15 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 167 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main constituents of the river are likely to be water and sediment, with potential sources of pollution from agricultural runoff. There are no major tributaries or dams on this section of the river. The Apple River sees seasonal trends with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Apple River was once home to a thriving pearl button industry in the early 1900s, with the shells harvested from freshwater mussels in the river. Today, the river is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and other recreational activities.
| Elevation | 596.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.15 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 97.9 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 65% |
| Year Over Year Average | 152 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 17,100 cfs |