Kaskaskia River Near Venedy Station, Il Realtime Data
KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR VENEDY STATION, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
3,440
Discharge (cfs)
9.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3,230 cfs, and a gauge height of 9.62 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 4,208 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several smaller tributaries, including the Little Kaskaskia River and the Shoal Creek. The Kaskaskia River flows through several dams, including the Carlyle Lake Dam, which is used for flood control and recreation. The flow rate of the river varies seasonally, with higher flow rates typically occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Kaskaskia River include its historical importance as a transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers, as well as its role in shaping the landscape of southern Illinois.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 395.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 9.62 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 3230.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 111% |
| Year Over Year Average | 3,080 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 56,200 cfs |
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