West Branch Du Page River Near Naperville, Il Realtime Data
WEST BRANCH DU PAGE RIVER NEAR NAPERVILLE, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
355
Discharge (cfs)
5.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05540130
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 355 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.23 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 346 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flows often occurring during spring snowmelt and heavy rainfall. The river flows through the McDowell Grove Forest Preserve and Blackwell Forest Preserve, which could potentially impact its hydrology. The West Branch Du Page River is an important water source for the surrounding communities and provides habitat for various aquatic species. One interesting fact about the river is that it was once used for transportation of logs during the early days of settlement.
August 15, 2026
| Elevation | 637.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.23 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 355.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 488% |
| Year Over Year Average | 73 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,640 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.72, -88.13 |
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