What is the current flow on Spoon River?
Spoon River is currently flowing at 554 cfs at USGS gauge 05570000 as of Oct 1, 6:45 PM UTC.
Spoon River at Seville Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.81 ft
Flow 554 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 6:45 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 554 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 129 cfs).
Flow
554 cfs
Gauge Height
6.81 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Flow fell from 795 to 554 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05570000 is a public stream gauge on Spoon River in Illinois. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
73° / 70°F
Precip: 0.47 in · Wind: 6 mph
Fri, Oct 2
Rain showers
69° / 53°F
Precip: 0.50 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
69° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 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 Spoon River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- SPOON RIVER AT DUNCAN MILLS, IL · 13.0 mi
- SPOON RIVER AT LONDON MILLS, IL · 15.4 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- SLUG RUN NEAR BRYANT,IL · 10.4 mi
- BIG CREEK NEAR BRYANT, IL · 11.1 mi
- EVELYN BRANCH NEAR BRYANT, IL · 12.5 mi
- EMIQUON LAKE OUTLET NEAR HAVANA, IL · 18.6 mi
- ILLINOIS RIVER AT COPPERAS CREEK, IL · 23.8 mi
- MASON TAZEWELL DRAINAGE D AT CR2350E NR TOPEKA, IL · 25.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spoon River above or below normal right now?
Spoon River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 554 cfs, compared with a typical median of 129 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Spoon River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Spoon River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Spoon River?
Other gauges on Spoon River worth checking include SPOON RIVER AT DUNCAN MILLS, IL (13.0 miles away), SPOON RIVER AT LONDON MILLS, IL (15.4 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 Spoon River?
The forecast for today near Spoon River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 73°F and precipitation near 0.47 inches.
Is Spoon 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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