North Branch Chicago River At Deerfield, Il Realtime Data
NORTH BRANCH CHICAGO RIVER AT DEERFIELD, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
47
Discharge (cfs)
5.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 47 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.58 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 81 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river serves as a vital water source for the Chicago metropolitan area and is fed by numerous smaller tributaries. The hydrology of the river is influenced by seasonal changes, with the spring and summer months typically seeing higher flow rates due to increased precipitation and snowmelt. The presence of dams along the river also affects the water flow. Some interesting facts about the North Branch Chicago River include its historic use as a transportation route for goods and the presence of several fish species, including carp and smallmouth bass.
August 16, 2026
| Elevation | 642.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.58 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 47.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 811% |
| Year Over Year Average | 6 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 994 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.15, -87.82 |
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