Salt Creek At Elmhurst, Il Realtime Data
SALT CREEK AT ELMHURST, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
136
Discharge (cfs)
5.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 136 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.88 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 220 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary flow providers to the stream are stormwater runoff and groundwater discharge. There are no major dams on the stream, but there are a few small dams and weirs that can affect flow. Seasonal trends in flow are influenced by precipitation and snowmelt, with higher flows typically occurring in the spring and fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the stream include its historic use for manufacturing and transportation, as well as its designation by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as an impaired waterway due to elevated levels of bacteria and nutrients.
August 16, 2026
| Elevation | 670.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.88 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 136.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 209% |
| Year Over Year Average | 65 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,730 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.89, -87.96 |
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