IL4 associated gaugesSource-backed records
North Branch Chicago River
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Current gauges on North Branch Chicago River
Station readings stay source-specific and compact for scanning.
StaleBeyond three times the publishing interval. Value shown with its age, never hidden.
Latest public reading
4.67 cfs
Observation 161140 minutes old
AgingPast the publishing interval but inside three times it. Still shown, flagged.
Latest public reading
1.01 ft
Observation 65 minutes old
AgingPast the publishing interval but inside three times it. Still shown, flagged.
Latest public reading
10.95 ft
Observation 35 minutes old
StaleBeyond three times the publishing interval. Value shown with its age, never hidden.
Latest public reading
425 cfs
Observation 8375260 minutes old
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