IL15 associated gaugesSource-backed records
Illinois River
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Current gauges on Illinois River
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Stale
Flood contextForecast
Latest public reading
16.39 ft
Observation 8265 minutes old
Stale
Flood contextForecast
Latest public reading
12,200 cfs
Observation 54825 minutes old
Stale
Forecast
Latest public reading
6,450 cfs
Observation 54825 minutes old
Delayed
Flood contextForecast
Latest public reading
20.79 ft
Observation 45 minutes old
Delayed
Forecast
Latest public reading
461.78 ft
Observation 60 minutes old
Delayed
Latest public reading
489.55 ft
Observation 90 minutes old
Delayed
Latest public reading
17.12 ft
Observation 45 minutes old
Stale
Flood contextForecast
Latest public reading
17.01 ft
Observation 5625 minutes old
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