Fox River At Algonquin, Il Realtime Data
FOX RIVER AT ALGONQUIN, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
Discharge (cfs)
1.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 725 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.94 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 725 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river flows for approximately 202 miles through Illinois and Wisconsin, with several tributaries contributing to its flow. The river is also home to several dams, including the Algonquin Dam and Carpentersville Dam. Seasonal trends in the river include higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, while low flows are common in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Fox River was once a major transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers, and played a significant role in the development of the surrounding communities.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 733.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gauge Height | 1.94 ft |
| Observed Discharge | cfs |
| Percent of Normal | % |
| Year Over Year Average | cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.17, -88.29 |
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