Kaskaskia River At Cooks Mills, Il Realtime Data
KASKASKIA RIVER AT COOKS MILLS, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
326
Discharge (cfs)
4.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05591200
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 326 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.34 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 296 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow of the river is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation. There are no major dams on the Kaskaskia River near Cooks Mills, but it is an important source of water for nearby communities and agriculture. Interestingly, the Kaskaskia River was once the primary route for transportation in the region and was an important hub for trade and commerce. Today, it remains an important natural resource for the area.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 641.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.34 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 326.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 339% |
| Year Over Year Average | 96 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 11,600 cfs |
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