* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-09-02T06:00:00-05:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
EMBARRAS RIVER NEAR CAMARGO, IL
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
26
Discharge (cfs)
3.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 26 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.05 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 78 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is a tributary of the Wabash River and its flow is provided by precipitation and groundwater. There are several dams along the river, including the Lake Charleston Dam and the Greenup Dam. The river experiences seasonal trends, with high flow in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation and low flow in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Embarras River has been designated as an Illinois State Scenic River due to its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.