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Wf Of Nb Chicago River at Northbrook Water Level & Fishing Conditions

WF OF NB CHICAGO RIVER AT NORTHBROOK IL · USGS 05535500 · Illinois · 42.1383, -87.8347

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.26 ft
Flow 20.2 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 10:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies

Flow is 20.2 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 5 cfs).

Flow
20.2 cfs
Gauge Height
1.26 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable

7-Day Flow Trend

typical 5 cfs (dashed) 196 cfs 5 cfs

Flow has risen 93% over the past three days.

About This Gauge

USGS 05535500 is a public stream gauge on Wf Of Nb Chicago River in Illinois. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.

3-Day Weather Outlook

Today
Partly cloudy
69° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
62° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
67° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 14 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.

More Gauges On Wf Of Nb Chicago River

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Wf Of Nb Chicago River?

Wf Of Nb Chicago River is currently flowing at 20.2 cfs at USGS gauge 05535500 as of Oct 3, 10:00 PM UTC.

Is Wf Of Nb Chicago River above or below normal right now?

Wf Of Nb Chicago River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 20.2 cfs, compared with a typical median of 5 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Wf Of Nb Chicago River?

This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Wf Of Nb Chicago River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.

What other gauges should I check near Wf Of Nb Chicago River?

Other gauges on Wf Of Nb Chicago River worth checking include WF OF NB CHICAGO RIVER AT DEERFIELD, IL (2.3 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.

What is the weather outlook for Wf Of Nb Chicago River?

The forecast for today near Wf Of Nb Chicago River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 69°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is Wf Of Nb Chicago River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.

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