What is the current flow on Sangamon River?
Sangamon River is currently flowing at 272 cfs at USGS gauge 05578000 as of Oct 3, 12:15 PM UTC.
Sangamon River at Petersburg Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.74 ft
Flow 272 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 12:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · clear skies
Flow is 272 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 147 cfs).
Flow
272 cfs
Gauge Height
4.74 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05578000 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 are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
72° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
75° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Clear
71° / 45°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.
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 OAKFORD, IL · 10.8 mi
- SANGAMON RIVER NEAR SPRINGFIELD, IL · 15.4 mi
- SANGAMON RIVER AT RIVERTON, IL · 19.4 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- SALT CREEK NEAR GREENVIEW, IL · 9.8 mi
- SPRING CREEK AT SPRINGFIELD, IL · 15.5 mi
- SUGAR CREEK NEAR SPRINGFIELD, IL · 20.8 mi
- 22N7W-28.5a (IL Tree Nursery) · 21.4 mi
- SUGAR CREEK AT LAKE SPRINGFIELD, IL · 21.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sangamon River above or below normal right now?
Sangamon River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 272 cfs, compared with a typical median of 147 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 OAKFORD, IL (10.8 miles away), SANGAMON RIVER NEAR SPRINGFIELD, IL (15.4 miles away), SANGAMON RIVER AT RIVERTON, IL (19.4 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 Sangamon River?
The forecast for today near Sangamon River is clear, with temperatures around 72°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Sangamon River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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