Des Plaines River At Russell, Il Realtime Data
DES PLAINES RIVER AT RUSSELL, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
30
Discharge (cfs)
4.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05527800
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 30 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.26 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 64 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
There are no major tributaries or dams in the immediate vicinity that significantly influence the flow. The river experiences seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, and lower flows in the summer and fall. One interesting fact is that the Des Plaines River is known for its meandering path, which has shifted over time due to erosion and sediment deposition. The hydrology of the Des Plaines River is important for understanding water resources and flood risk in the surrounding area.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 667.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.26 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 29.6 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 95% |
| Year Over Year Average | 31 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 2,870 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.49, -87.93 |
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