What is the current flow on Illinois River?
Illinois River is currently flowing at 251 cfs at USGS gauge 07196090 as of Oct 2, 10:15 AM UTC.
Illinois River at Chewey Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.55 ft
Flow 251 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 10:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 251 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 248 cfs).
Flow
251 cfs
Gauge Height
2.55 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 16% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 206 to 251 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 07196090 is a public stream gauge on Illinois River in Oklahoma. 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
The NOAA forecast for Illinois River is not available on this page yet. Open Illinois River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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 Illinois 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.
- Illinois River near Moodys, OK · 8.7 mi
- Illinois River near Watts, OK · 11.9 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Flint Creek near Kansas, OK · 7.1 mi
- Peacheater Creek at Christie, OK · 11.4 mi
- Sager Creek near West Siloam Springs, OK · 12.0 mi
- Lake Frances at Pump Station near Watts, OK · 12.5 mi
- Flint Creek near West Siloam Springs, OK · 12.6 mi
- Baron Fork at Eldon, OK · 13.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illinois River above or below normal right now?
Illinois River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 251 cfs, compared with a typical median of 248 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Illinois River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Illinois River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Illinois River?
Other gauges on Illinois River worth checking include Illinois River near Moodys, OK (8.7 miles away), Illinois River near Watts, OK (11.9 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.
Is Illinois River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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