Fox River At Dayton, Il Realtime Data
FOX RIVER AT DAYTON, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,010
Discharge (cfs)
6.8
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05552500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,010 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.81 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 6,743 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The Fox River flows through a primarily agricultural region before joining the Illinois River. There are a few small dams along the river, including the Dayton Dam, which creates a small reservoir. The river experiences seasonal changes in flow, with high flow during spring snowmelt and heavy rain events. Interesting fact: The Fox River was once heavily polluted due to industrial and agricultural runoff, but has seen significant improvement in water quality in recent years due to cleanup efforts.
July 14, 2026
| Elevation | 472.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.81 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2010.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 86% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,360 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 38,400 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.38, -88.79 |
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