Pecatonica River At Freeport, Il Realtime Data
PECATONICA RIVER AT FREEPORT, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,100
Discharge (cfs)
5.9
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05435500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,100 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.85 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,311 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is influenced by multiple tributaries including Yellow Creek and Richland Creek, and there are several dams along the river that can impact the flow. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences high flow in the spring and low flow in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Pecatonica River is home to a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and northern pike. It also provides habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 754.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.85 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1100.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,090 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 13,200 cfs |
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