* WHAT...Afternoon Heat index values of 100 to 108.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-09-02T16:00:00-05:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Afternoon Heat index values of 100 to 108.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
KICKAPOO CREEK AT WAYNESVILLE, IL
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
74
Discharge (cfs)
2.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 68 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.94 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 115 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main contributors of the creek's flow are precipitation and snowmelt. There are no significant dams on the creek, but there are small tributaries that may affect the overall flow. The creek generally experiences higher flow in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt and increased rainfall, while flow decreases in the fall and winter. One interesting aspect of the creek's hydrology is that it is prone to flash floods during heavy rainfall events. Overall, monitoring the flow of the Kickapoo Creek is important for understanding its potential impacts on downstream water resources.