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DES PLAINES RIVER AT RIVERSIDE

Streamflow Almanac


USGS 05532500

Streamflow trends over the past year at Des Plaines River At Riverside in an interactive calendar format. View seasonal patterns on the river and see how an evolving climate has affecting streamflow levels over the past year. Click on any day to see what the streamflow was for that day, or sign up for a free account to view data for the past 114,856 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 1121.7 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 1.1kcfs.

Key Ratios & Stats

Last Updated 2026-08-03
Gauge Height 4.29 ft
Observed Discharge 1,670cfs
Since Yesterday -49%
24hr Forecast 1,100 cfs
Percent of Normal 566%
Seasonal Volatility 207%
Peak Discharge 11,800 cfs
Average Discharge 295 cfs
Minimum Discharge 99 cfs

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Area Hydrology

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This tributary falls within the Des Plaines watershed, a child of the greater Upper Mississippi region.



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