Lake Fork At Atwood, Il Realtime Data
LAKE FORK AT ATWOOD, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
40
Discharge (cfs)
3.0
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05590800
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 40 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.04 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 78 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The stream is fed by small creeks and springs and is affected by seasonal rainfall and snowmelt. There are no major dams on the Lake Fork River, but there are several smaller ones that affect flow rates. During the summer months, flow rates can drop significantly, while heavy rainfalls can cause flash flooding. Interestingly, the Lake Fork River is home to several species of fish, including the endangered Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. The streamgauge provides important data for water management and flood control in the area.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 661.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.04 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 39.7 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 146% |
| Year Over Year Average | 27 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,390 cfs |
| Geolocation | 39.81, -88.48 |
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