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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 114,415 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 1005.7 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 914.6cfs.
Key Ratios & Stats
| Last Updated | 2026-07-14 |
| Gauge Height | 2.14 ft |
| Observed Discharge | 320cfs |
| Since Yesterday | -17% |
| 24hr Forecast | 1,100 cfs |
| Percent of Normal | 71% |
| Seasonal Volatility | 244% |
| Peak Discharge | 11,800 cfs |
| Average Discharge | 452 cfs |
| Minimum Discharge | 99 cfs |
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Area Hydrology
This tributary falls within the Des Plaines watershed, a child of the greater Upper Mississippi region.


