Edwards River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 1:30 AM, the Edwards River is flowing at 299 cfs near New Boston, IL — 636% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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Edwards River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At New Boston, the Edwards River is running 299 cfs — 636% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 636% of normal).
How the Edwards River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- New Boston561 ft 299 cfs636%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Edwards River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (636%).
Edwards River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Edwards River Near Orion IL
Last reported Mar 6 · USGS 05466000 |
66 cfs | · | · | 1.53 ft | 663 ft |
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Edwards River Near New Boston IL
Oct 22, 1:30 AM · USGS 05466500 |
299 cfs | 636% | -4% | 14.01 ft | 561 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Edwards River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Edwards River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated 2024-04-11; the live gauge readings above are current).
Maximum streamflow by year
Edwards River
The Edwards River is a river located in Illinois, running for approximately 90 miles. It flows through the counties of Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island. The river is named after Ninian Edwards, a former governor of Illinois. The Edwards River is fed by numerous tributaries, including the Plum River and the Green River. The river is surrounded by agricultural land and provides irrigation for many farms in the area. There are several dams along the river, including the Edwards Station Dam and the Joslin Station Dam. These dams provide hydroelectric power and help to regulate the river's flow. The Edwards River is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing and boating.
About the Edwards River
How is the Edwards River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Edwards River is flowing at 299 cfs near New Boston, IL, about 636% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Edwards River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Edwards River is at 636% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.