What is the current flow on Mill Creek?
Mill Creek is currently flowing at 71.8 cfs at USGS gauge 05551330 as of Oct 3, 9:00 PM UTC.
Mill Creek at Batavia Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.47 ft
Flow 71.8 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 9:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 71.8 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 5.8 cfs).
Flow
71.8 cfs
Gauge Height
3.47 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 2413% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05551330 is a public stream gauge on Mill 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
70° / 63°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
70° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
65° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 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
- FERSON CREEK NEAR ST. CHARLES, IL · 6.1 mi
- BLACKBERRY CREEK NEAR MONTGOMERY, IL · 7.5 mi
- KRESS CREEK AT WEST CHICAGO, IL · 7.5 mi
- FOX RIVER AT MONTGOMERY, IL · 7.8 mi
- SPRING BK AT FOREST PRESERVE NR WARRENVILLE, IL · 8.6 mi
- WEST BRANCH DU PAGE RIVER NEAR WARRENVILLE, IL · 9.4 mi
- WEST BRANCH DU PAGE RIVER NEAR WEST CHICAGO, IL · 9.8 mi
- 40N7E-18.3h (Campton Township) · 10.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mill Creek above or below normal right now?
Mill Creek is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 71.8 cfs, compared with a typical median of 5.8 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Mill Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Mill Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Mill Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include FERSON CREEK NEAR ST. CHARLES, IL (6.1 miles away), BLACKBERRY CREEK NEAR MONTGOMERY, IL (7.5 miles away), KRESS CREEK AT WEST CHICAGO, IL (7.5 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Mill Creek?
The forecast for today near Mill Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 70°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Mill Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much 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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