Spoon River Flow Today
As of October 28, 2026 at 1:45 AM, the Spoon River is flowing at 727 cfs at Seville, IL — 389% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 548 to 727 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Spoon 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 Seville, the Spoon River is running 727 cfs — 389% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 416% of normal).
How the Spoon 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
- London Mills557 ft 548 cfs443%
- Seville498 ft 727 cfs389%
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 Spoon River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (416%).
Spoon River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spoon River At London Mills IL
Oct 28, 1:45 AM · USGS 05569500 |
548 cfs | 443% | -3% | 3.87 ft | 11.1 ft below | 557 ft |
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Spoon River At Seville IL
Oct 28, 1:45 AM · USGS 05570000 |
727 cfs | 389% | -4% | 7.24 ft | 14.8 ft below | 498 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 Spoon River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Spoon River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Spoon River
The Spoon River is a 147-mile-long river in Illinois that flows into the Illinois River. Historically, the river played a significant role in transportation and commerce in the region, and the towns along its banks grew with the rise of the agricultural industry. The river is fed by several tributaries and is dammed in several places to form reservoirs, including the Canton Lake and the Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area. These reservoirs serve as water sources and offer recreational opportunities like boating and fishing. However, the river faces challenges from pollution and agricultural runoff, which threaten the health of its ecosystem. The Spoon River has been immortalized in literature by Edgar Lee Masters in his book "Spoon River Anthology" which depicts the lives of the people buried in the cemetery in the fictional town of Spoon River.
Fishing near the Spoon River
About the Spoon River
How is the Spoon River flowing right now?
As of October 28, 2026, the Spoon River is flowing at 727 cfs at Seville, IL, about 389% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 548 to 727 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Spoon River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Spoon River is at 416% 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.
What is flood stage on the Spoon River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for London Mills (15.0 ft), Seville (22.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.