Total streamflow across the
Sangamon River
was last observed at
2,745
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
5,445
acre-ft of water today; about 50%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,481 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-01-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at
192,837 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Sangamon River Near Oakford
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,240 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Sangamon River At Petersburg
with a gauge stage of 5.56 ft.
This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Sangamon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 693 ft, the
Sangamon River At Fisher.
The Sangamon River is a 246-mile-long tributary of the Illinois River. The river has a rich history, having been used by Native Americans for hunting and fishing. The river was also an important transportation route in the 19th century, with steamboats and barges carrying goods up and down the river.
The river's hydrology is influenced by several reservoirs and dams, including the Sangchris Lake Dam and the Lake Decatur Dam. These structures help regulate the river's flow and provide water for municipal and agricultural use.
Recreational activities on the Sangamon River include fishing, boating, and swimming. The river is also popular for hiking and camping, with several state parks located along its banks.
Agricultural use of the Sangamon River is significant, with farmers using the river's water for irrigation and livestock watering. However, agricultural runoff can also pose a threat to the river's water quality, leading to issues such as nutrient pollution and algal blooms.
Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
Discharge Volume | 5,445 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
2,745.2 cfs
-51.3 cfs (-1.83%) |
Percent of Normal | 50.09% |
Maximum |
192,837.0 cfs
2016-01-01 |
Seasonal Avg | 5,481 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sangamon River At Fisher
USGS 05570910 |
23 cfs | 5.03 ft | -1.28 | |||||
Sangamon River At Monticello
USGS 05572000 |
60 cfs | 5.12 ft | -0.99 | |||||
Sangamon River At Rt 48 At Decatur
USGS 05573540 |
83 cfs | 2.85 ft | -2.81 | |||||
Sangamon River At Riverton
USGS 05576500 |
562 cfs | 4.32 ft | -1.92 | |||||
Sangamon River At Petersburg
USGS 05578000 |
777 cfs | 5.56 ft | -2.14 | |||||
Sangamon River Near Oakford
USGS 05583000 |
1240 cfs | 4.34 ft | -1.59 |
The Sangamon River is a principal tributary of the Illinois River, approximately 246 miles (396 km) long, in central Illinois in the United States. It drains a mostly rural agricultural area between Peoria and Springfield. The river is associated with the early career of Abraham Lincoln and played an important role in the early white settlement of Illinois, when the area around was known as the "Sangamon River Country". The section of the Sangamon River that flows through Robert Allerton Park near Monticello was named a National Natural Landmark in 1971.