Spoon River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Spoon River Levels

March 28 2024

11,008 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+100.0 cfs (+1.83%) since yesterday
173.95% of Normal 2 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Spoon River was last observed at 5,550 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 11,008 acre-ft of water today; about 174% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,191 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2013-05-31 when daily discharge volume was observed at 40,400 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Spoon River At Seville reporting a streamflow rate of 3,290 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Spoon River, with a gauge stage of 12.7 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Spoon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 557 ft, the Spoon River At London Mills.

Last Updated 2024-03-28
Streamflow 5,550.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 173.95%
Maximum 40,400.0 cfs
2013-05-31

About the 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.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Spoon River At London Mills
USGS 05569500
2260 cfs 8.06 ft -12.4
Spoon River At Seville
USGS 05570000
3290 cfs 12.7 ft 14.63

Peak Annual Discharge

Spoon River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Spoon River Year Over Year Discharge


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