North Branch Chicago River At Niles, Il Realtime Data
NORTH BRANCH CHICAGO RIVER AT NILES, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
25
Discharge (cfs)
0.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 25 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.73 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 46 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by precipitation and stormwater runoff, but also receives some flow from the Skokie River and other smaller tributaries. During the winter months, water levels typically decrease due to reduced precipitation and increased evaporation. In the spring, water levels can rise due to snowmelt and increased rainfall. The river has several small dams, but their impact on water flow is minimal. One interesting fact about the North Branch Chicago River is that it was once heavily polluted, but has since undergone significant restoration efforts to improve water quality and wildlife habitat.
September 12, 2026
| Elevation | 608.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 0.73 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 25.3 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 67% |
| Year Over Year Average | 38 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 2,510 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.01, -87.80 |
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