West Okaw River Near Lovington, Il Realtime Data
WEST OKAW RIVER NEAR LOVINGTON, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
92
Discharge (cfs)
5.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05591700
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 92 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.29 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 124 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
There are no major tributaries or dams in the immediate vicinity, but the river flows into the larger Okaw River system. Seasonally, the river experiences higher flow rates during the spring and summer due to increased rainfall and agricultural runoff. Interestingly, the West Okaw River is known for its unique blue-green algae bloom, which occurs in late summer and early fall. This bloom is caused by excess nutrients in the water, primarily from agricultural runoff, and can lead to water quality issues.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 639.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.29 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 91.5 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 381% |
| Year Over Year Average | 24 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,840 cfs |
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