Sangamon River At Rt 48 At Decatur, Il Realtime Data
SANGAMON RIVER AT RT 48 AT DECATUR, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,030
Discharge (cfs)
6.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05573540
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 932 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.33 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 986 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several smaller streams and drains into the Illinois River. There are no significant dams or tributaries in the immediate area. Seasonally, the river experiences higher flow rates in the spring due to snow melt and rainfall. The hydrology of the Sangamon River is notable for its role in shaping the landscape of central Illinois and supporting the region's agricultural industry. Additionally, the river is home to a variety of aquatic wildlife, including several species of fish and turtles.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 618.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 932.0 ft3/s |
| Gage height, ft | 6.33 ft |
| Temperature, air, °C | 32.5 deg C |
| Temperature, water, degC | 23.8 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 957% |
| Year Over Year Average | 212 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 17,700 cfs |
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