Richland Creek Near Hecker, Il Realtime Data
RICHLAND CREEK NEAR HECKER, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
77
Discharge (cfs)
29.1
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05595200
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 77 cfs, and a gauge height of 29.09 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 191 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek is primarily fed by agricultural runoff and precipitation, with potential tributaries including Sugar Creek and Plum Creek. Seasonal trends indicate higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, while lower flows occur in the summer and fall. No major dams are present along the creek. An interesting fact is that Richland Creek is considered a "high-quality" stream due to its diverse aquatic life and relatively low levels of pollution.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 403.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 29.09 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 77.1 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 264% |
| Year Over Year Average | 29 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 17,400 cfs |
| Geolocation | 38.32, -89.97 |
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