Salt Creek Near Rowell, Il Realtime Data
SALT CREEK NEAR ROWELL, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
249
Discharge (cfs)
11.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 249 cfs, and a gauge height of 11.59 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 398 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek is fed by several smaller tributaries and its flow is influenced by precipitation and seasonal changes. The hydrology of Salt Creek is also affected by several small dams along its course. Interestingly, the creek has a history of pollution from industrial and agricultural sources, but has undergone significant restoration efforts in recent years. As a result, the stream is now home to a diverse range of aquatic species. Overall, Salt Creek offers an interesting case study in the management and rehabilitation of urban streams.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 634.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 11.59 ft |
| Temperature, air, °C | 26.2 deg C |
| Temperature, water, degC | 25.2 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 249.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 372% |
| Year Over Year Average | 67 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,910 cfs |
| Geolocation | 40.11, -89.05 |
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