Illinois River At Kingston Mines, Il Realtime Data
ILLINOIS RIVER AT KINGSTON MINES, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
36,700
Discharge (cfs)
15.7
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05568500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 36,700 cfs, and a gauge height of 15.69 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 39,730 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is affected by the dam at Peoria and several other smaller dams upstream. Seasonal trends in flow are influenced by precipitation and snowmelt, with peak flows occurring in the spring and summer. The hydrology of the river at Kingston Mines is interesting due to the presence of multiple locks and dams, which are used for navigation and flood control. Overall, the Illinois River at Kingston Mines is an important waterway in the Midwest, supporting a variety of human and ecological uses.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 441.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 15.69 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 36700.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 206% |
| Year Over Year Average | 17,800 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 363,000 cfs |
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