Thorn Creek At Thornton, Il Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 43 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.83 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 43 .

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This watershed is home to a diverse community of flora and fauna, including several threatened or endangered species. The hydrology of the area is influenced by seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and lower flows in the summer and fall. There are no major dams along the stream, but there are several smaller structures that regulate the flow. Fun fact: Thorn Creek was named for the wild blackberry bushes that once grew along its banks.