Kishwaukee River At Belvidere, Il Realtime Data
KISHWAUKEE RIVER AT BELVIDERE, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
224
Discharge (cfs)
1.6
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05438500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 224 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.55 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 225 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is known to experience seasonal trends with higher flows in the spring from snowmelt and precipitation and lower flows in the summer and fall. There are no major dams on the Kishwaukee River at this location, but there are several small tributaries that contribute to the flow. Interestingly, the Kishwaukee River has been designated as a National Water Trail and is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 740.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.55 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 224.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 118% |
| Year Over Year Average | 189 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 7,120 cfs |
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