Illinois River
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Current gauges on Illinois River
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Latest public reading
16.39 ft
Observation 8203 minutes old
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12,200 cfs
Observation 54763 minutes old
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6,450 cfs
Observation 54763 minutes old
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23.06 ft
Observation 12223 minutes old
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464.85 ft
Observation 10678 minutes old
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491.75 ft
Observation 3148 minutes old
Latest public reading
16.74 ft
Observation 3043 minutes old
Latest public reading
17.01 ft
Observation 5563 minutes old
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