Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion, Il Realtime Data
CRAB ORCHARD CREEK NEAR MARION, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
4
Discharge (cfs)
0.9
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05597500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.94 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 45 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main tributaries to the creek are Panther Creek and Wolf Creek, and nearby dams include the Crab Orchard Lake Dam and Devils Kitchen Lake Dam. Seasonally, the creek experiences high flows during the winter and spring months due to snowmelt and rainfall, while summer and fall typically see lower flow rates. One interesting fact about the hydrology of the creek is that it is home to a diverse array of aquatic species, including several species of fish and turtles.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 430.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 0.94 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2.93 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 250% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 6,020 cfs |
| Geolocation | 37.73, -88.89 |
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