What is the current flow on Kaskaskia River?
Kaskaskia River is currently flowing at 69.1 cfs at USGS gauge 05592100 as of Oct 3, 2:00 PM UTC.
Kaskaskia River at Cowden Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.35 ft
Flow 69.1 cfs · as of Oct 3, 2:00 PM UTC
Flow is 69.1 cfs.
Flow
69.1 cfs
Gauge Height
2.35 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 9% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05592100 is a public stream gauge on Kaskaskia 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
Partly cloudy
74° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
77° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Clear
73° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 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 Kaskaskia 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.
- KASKASKIA RIVER AT SHELBYVILLE, IL · 12.7 mi
- KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA, IL · 22.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- ROBINSON CREEK NEAR SHELBYVILLE, IL · 12.5 mi
- LITTLE WABASH RIVER NEAR EFFINGHAM, IL · 15.9 mi
- HICKORY CREEK NEAR BROWNSTOWN, IL · 21.1 mi
- WHITLEY CREEK NEAR ALLENVILLE, IL · 25.5 mi
- EAST FORK SHOAL CREEK NEAR COFFEEN, IL · 27.9 mi
- MARROWBONE CREEK NEAR BETHANY, IL · 28.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Kaskaskia River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Kaskaskia River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Kaskaskia River?
Other gauges on Kaskaskia River worth checking include KASKASKIA RIVER AT SHELBYVILLE, IL (12.7 miles away), KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA, IL (22.8 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 Kaskaskia River?
The forecast for today near Kaskaskia River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 74°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
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