Elkhorn Creek Near Penrose, Il Realtime Data
ELKHORN CREEK NEAR PENROSE, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
81
Discharge (cfs)
3.0
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05444000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 78 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.04 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 95 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek is fed by several small tributaries and has no significant dams. The flow of water is influenced by seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the creek is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for smallmouth bass. The Elkhorn Creek is also home to a unique species of freshwater mussel, the wavy-rayed lampmussel, which is listed as a threatened species in Illinois.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 669.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.04 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 77.8 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 71% |
| Year Over Year Average | 115 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,090 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.90, -89.70 |
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