Skokie River Near Highland Park, Il Realtime Data
SKOKIE RIVER NEAR HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
23
Discharge (cfs)
3.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 23 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.14 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 52 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several smaller tributaries and is regulated by several dams, including the Highland Park Dam. Seasonal trends show that flow is typically highest in the spring and lowest in the summer, while winter and fall show a moderate flow. The river's main constituents are sodium and chloride, likely due to road salt runoff in the area. Interesting facts about the Skokie River include its connection to the Chicago River through the North Shore Channel and its importance as a habitat for several types of fish, including smallmouth bass and northern pike.
August 7, 2026
| Elevation | 632.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.14 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 22.8 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 617% |
| Year Over Year Average | 4 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,340 cfs |
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