Boone Creek Near Mc Henry, Il Realtime Data
BOONE CREEK NEAR MC HENRY, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
11
Discharge (cfs)
1.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05549000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 11 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.24 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 8 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The major constituents of the flow are precipitation, groundwater discharge, and surface runoff. There are no major dams on the creek, but there are some smaller weirs and culverts. The flow in the creek is highly seasonal, with peak flows occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, while low flows occur in the summer due to evapotranspiration. Interestingly, the Boone Creek Watershed is home to several rare and endangered species, including the Blanding's turtle and the Hine's emerald dragonfly.
August 15, 2026
| Elevation | 779.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.24 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 11.3 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 110% |
| Year Over Year Average | 10 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 326 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.32, -88.31 |
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