Kaskaskia River Near Cowden, Il Realtime Data
KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR COWDEN, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,760
Discharge (cfs)
8.6
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05592100
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,760 cfs, and a gauge height of 8.62 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,811 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is a tributary of the Mississippi River and is fed by various smaller streams and creeks. There are no significant dams on the Kaskaskia River near Cowden. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences high flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and low flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Kaskaskia River was once used for transportation of goods and was an important route for early settlers. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing and boating.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 553.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 8.62 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1760.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 170% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,030 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 19,500 cfs |
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