What is the current flow on Lake Fork?

Lake Fork was running 27 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05579500. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Lake Fork

Illinois. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 27 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC at gauge 05579500. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Lake Fork

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05579500	LAKE FORK NEAR CORNLAND, IL	—
05590800	LAKE FORK AT ATWOOD, IL	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).