Water Resources of Illinois
Welcome to the USGS Illinois Water Science Center. These pages are your source for water-resource information collected and interpreted by the U.S. Geological Survey in Illinois.
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Current Streamflow Conditions
On the map to the left, point to one of the stream-monitoring locations to see a summary of current streamflow conditions, or click elsewhere on the map to open a larger view.
USGS StreaMail
USGS StreaMail is a system for accessing real-time river stage and streamflow information from hand-held wireless devices, such as cell phones and Blackberries. All you have to do is send an email or text message to "streamail@usgs.gov" and use a USGS station number in the "Subject" line. In a few minutes you'll receive an email with the most recent stage and streamflow data.
Quick Link to Real-Time Data:
View site list: SW | GW | WQ
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Illinois Highlights
Drought of 2012
The Drought of 2012 is affecting streamflow conditions and other hydrologic parameters in Illinois. The USGS Illinois Water Science Center is providing important water-resources data to water management officials, the public, and researchers during the Drought of 2012. You can access the data directly through the sidebar on the left for the most recent data. Or you can go through a map interface for real-time streamflow, precipitation, and water quality, and all groundwater measurements by clicking which type of data you would like. Additionally, field staff from the Illinois Water Science Center have been collecting low-flow discharge measurements and observations from streams throughout Illinois. Download and view the measurements and observations spreadsheet.
For more in-depth drought information, visit the Illinois Water Science Center Drought Page.
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WaterAlert Keeps You Updated!
Now you can receive instant, customized updates about water conditions by subscribing to WaterAlert, a new service from the U.S. Geological Survey. Whether you are watching for floods, interested in recreational activities, or concerned about the quality of water in your well, WaterAlert allows you to receive daily or hourly updates about current conditions in rivers, lakes, and groundwater when they match conditions of concern to you.
Read more about WaterAlert or go directly to the WaterAlert page to sign up.
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