Current Streamflow Conditions

On the map below, click on 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.

PROVISIONAL DATA DISCLAIMER

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.

To help monitor the on-going drought, the Illinois Water Science Center is providing bi-weekly information sheets to the State of Illinois Governor's Drought Response Task Force. View the information sheets below:
July 11, 2012
July 25, 2012
August 9, 2012
August 24, 2012
September 13, 2012
October 17, 2012

WaterAlert

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 low flows, 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.