What is the current flow on Sangamon River?
Sangamon River is currently flowing at 99 cfs at USGS gauge 05572000 as of Oct 2, 1:00 PM UTC.
Sangamon River at Monticello Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.44 ft
Flow 99 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 1:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind
Flow is 99 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 17 cfs).
Flow
99 cfs
Gauge Height
5.44 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Flow fell from 128 to 99 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05572000 is a public stream gauge on Sangamon 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
Overcast
69° / 61°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 14 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
72° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
75° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 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 Sangamon 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.
- SANGAMON RIVER NEAR OAKLEY, IL · 13.7 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- KASKASKIA DITCH AT BONDVILLE, IL · 13.9 mi
- SALT CREEK NEAR FARMER CITY, IL · 14.1 mi
- COPPER SLOUGH AT CHAMPAIGN, IL · 15.6 mi
- LAKE FORK AT ATWOOD, IL · 16.6 mi
- CLINTON LAKE NEAR LANE, IL · 17.2 mi
- SALT CREEK AT BRUSH COLLEGE RD NR CLINTON, IL · 17.5 mi
- NORTH FORK SALT CREEK NEAR DE WITT, IL · 18.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sangamon River above or below normal right now?
Sangamon River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 99 cfs, compared with a typical median of 17 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Sangamon River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Sangamon River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Sangamon River?
Other gauges on Sangamon River worth checking include SANGAMON RIVER NEAR OAKLEY, IL (13.7 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 Sangamon River?
The forecast for today near Sangamon River is overcast, with temperatures around 69°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Sangamon River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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