Nippersink Creek Near Spring Grove, Il Realtime Data
NIPPERSINK CREEK NEAR SPRING GROVE, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
96
Discharge (cfs)
4.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 96 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.19 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 126 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow of the creek is primarily influenced by precipitation, with spring and early summer typically seeing the highest flow rates. The creek is fed by several small tributaries, including the Lily Lake outlet and Spring Grove Slough, and is dammed at several points along its course. One interesting fact about Nippersink Creek is that it is home to a population of freshwater mussels, which are considered a "keystone species" due to their important role in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems. Overall, the data collected from the streamgauge helps researchers and resource managers better understand the hydrology of the area and make informed decisions about its management.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 754.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.19 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 96.2 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 91% |
| Year Over Year Average | 106 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 2,860 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.44, -88.25 |
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