Kankakee River Near Wilmington, Il Realtime Data
KANKAKEE RIVER NEAR WILMINGTON, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
4,360
Discharge (cfs)
2.1
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05527500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 4,360 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.14 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 5,196 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries and dams, including the Iroquois River and the Wilmington Dam. The flow of the river varies seasonally, with high flows typically occurring during the spring and summer months due to increased rainfall and snowmelt. Interestingly, the Kankakee River was once known as the "Crooked River" due to its twisting and turning path. It is now a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 511.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.14 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 4360.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 25.3 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 175% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,480 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 61,800 cfs |
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