Des Plaines River At Riverside, Il Realtime Data
DES PLAINES RIVER AT RIVERSIDE, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,670
Discharge (cfs)
4.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05532500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,670 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.29 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,122 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by rainfall and runoff from urban areas. There are no major tributaries or dams in the immediate vicinity of the streamgauge. The river experiences seasonal trends, with high flows typically occurring during spring and fall due to increased precipitation. Interestingly, the Des Plaines River has a history of flooding, with some of the most severe floods occurring in the early 20th century. Despite efforts to mitigate the risk of flooding, the river continues to be a potential hazard in the area.
August 3, 2026
| Elevation | 598.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.29 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1670.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 566% |
| Year Over Year Average | 295 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 11,800 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.82, -87.82 |
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