South Branch Kishwaukee River At Dekalb, Il Realtime Data
SOUTH BRANCH KISHWAUKEE RIVER AT DEKALB, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
19
Discharge (cfs)
3.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05439000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 19 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.22 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 30 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several small tributaries and is dammed in several locations. Seasonal trends in flow are influenced by precipitation events, snowmelt, and agricultural practices in the surrounding area. The hydrology of the river is impacted by the urbanization of the surrounding area, which has led to increased runoff and water quality issues. One quirky fact about the South Branch Kishwaukee River is that it is home to a variety of aquatic species, including several species of fish, frogs, and turtles.
August 24, 2026
| Elevation | 846.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.22 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 19.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 516% |
| Year Over Year Average | 4 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,770 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.93, -88.76 |
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