Streamflow discharge was last observed at 545 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.82 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 818 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
There are several small dams in the area that may impact flow. The river experiences seasonal variations in flow, with high flows typically occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation. Interesting fact: the Spoon River is the subject of a famous collection of poems by Edgar Lee Masters, in which each poem is written from the perspective of a deceased resident of the town of Spoon River, which is located along the river.
| Elevation | 557.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 545.0 ft3/s |
| Gage height, ft | 3.82 ft |
| Temperature, air, °C | 24.0 deg C |
| Temperature, water, degC | 21.6 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 79% |
| Year Over Year Average | 612 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 21,200 cfs |