Buffalo Creek Near Wheeling, Il Realtime Data
BUFFALO CREEK NEAR WHEELING, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2
Discharge (cfs)
1.5
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.50 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 13 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary constituents of the creek are stormwater runoff and groundwater. The creek is not impounded by any major dam, but does have several small culverts and pipes that contribute to its flow. The creek experiences seasonal flow fluctuations, with higher flow during the spring and fall and lower flow during the summer months. Interestingly, the creek was once home to a thriving population of native brook trout, but the introduction of non-native species and pollution has significantly impacted their numbers. Today, the creek serves as an important ecological resource for the area.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 667.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.5 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1.98 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 27% |
| Year Over Year Average | 7 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 765 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.15, -87.96 |
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