What is the current flow on Sawmill Creek?
Sawmill Creek is currently flowing at 46.3 cfs at USGS gauge 05533400 as of Oct 3, 12:00 PM UTC.
Sawmill Creek at Lemont Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
9.36 ft
Flow 46.3 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 12:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 46.3 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 1.2 cfs).
Flow
46.3 cfs
Gauge Height
9.36 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 2287% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05533400 is a public stream gauge on Sawmill Creek in Illinois. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
67° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
71° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
64° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL NR LEMONT, IL · 1.1 mi
- CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT LEMONT, IL · 2.8 mi
- 37N11E-20.8e · 3.1 mi
- 37N11E-20.8d1 · 3.2 mi
- 37N11E-19.1d · 3.3 mi
- FLAG CREEK NEAR WILLOW SPRINGS, IL · 4.0 mi
- DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR LEMONT, IL · 4.2 mi
- LONG RUN NEAR LEMONT, IL · 4.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sawmill Creek above or below normal right now?
Sawmill Creek is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 46.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1.2 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Sawmill Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Sawmill Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Sawmill Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL NR LEMONT, IL (1.1 miles away), CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT LEMONT, IL (2.8 miles away), 37N11E-20.8e (3.1 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Sawmill Creek?
The forecast for today near Sawmill Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 67°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Sawmill Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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