What is the current flow on Tyler Creek?
Tyler Creek is currently flowing at 170 cfs at USGS gauge 05550300 as of Oct 2, 11:45 AM UTC.
Tyler Creek at Elgin Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.74 ft
Flow 170 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 11:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Poor conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · rising pressure · high wind
Flow is 170 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 7.6 cfs).
Flow
170 cfs
Gauge Height
6.74 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 708% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 24 to 170 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05550300 is a public stream gauge on Tyler 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
64° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Fog
66° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
71° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 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
- POPLAR CREEK AT ELGIN, IL · 3.4 mi
- FOX RIVER AT SOUTH ELGIN, IL · 4.3 mi
- FOX RIVER AT SOUTH ELGIN, IL (TAILWATER) · 4.3 mi
- FOX RIVER (TAILWATER) AT ALGONQUIN, IL · 7.2 mi
- FOX RIVER AT ALGONQUIN, IL · 7.5 mi
- FERSON CREEK NEAR ST. CHARLES, IL · 8.9 mi
- SEWER AT HUNTLEY ALGONQUIN RD NR LAKE IN THE HILLS · 9.3 mi
- UNNAMED TR TO SB KISHWAUKEE C NR HUNTLEY, IL · 11.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tyler Creek above or below normal right now?
Tyler Creek is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 170 cfs, compared with a typical median of 7.6 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Tyler Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Tyler Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Tyler Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include POPLAR CREEK AT ELGIN, IL (3.4 miles away), FOX RIVER AT SOUTH ELGIN, IL (4.3 miles away), FOX RIVER AT SOUTH ELGIN, IL (TAILWATER) (4.3 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Tyler Creek?
The forecast for today near Tyler Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 64°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Tyler Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Poor right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · rising pressure · high wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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