Cache River river
Total streamflow across the Cache River was last observed at 2,023 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,013 acre-ft of water today; about 67% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,024 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2018-03-03 when daily discharge volume was observed at 27,020 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Cache River At Egypt reporting a streamflow rate of 1,450 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Cache River, with a gauge stage of 13.27 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Cache River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 367 ft, the Cache River At Forman.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Cache River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Cache River
All 3 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cache River At Forman
IL
USGS 03612000
|
2 | 8.71 | -23.4 | 3% | 0 | 8,670 | 367 |
|
Cache River At Egypt
AR
USGS 07077380
|
1,450 | 13.27 | -40.8 | 542% | 0 | 13,200 | 233 |
|
Cache River Near Cotton Plant
AR
USGS 07077555
|
571 | 7.85 | 4.6 | 26% | 11 | 10,700 | 183 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Cache River
The Cache River is a 92-mile-long river in southern Illinois. It was once a major transportation route for Native Americans and played a crucial role in the development of the region. The Cache River is fed by numerous small streams and is home to a diverse array of aquatic life, including several endangered species. The river is managed by several government agencies, and several reservoirs and dams have been built along its length to regulate its flow and provide irrigation to nearby farms. Recreational opportunities along the Cache River include fishing, boating, hiking, and birdwatching. Agriculturally, the river is an important source of water for local farms, and numerous crops are grown in the region, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. Despite its importance, the Cache River is threatened by pollution, development, and climate change, and efforts are underway to protect and preserve this vital natural resource.
Recreation along the Cache River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Cache River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Cache River
Where does the data for the Cache River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.