What is the current flow on Pecatonica River?

Pecatonica River was running 1,530 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05437050. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Pecatonica River

Illinois. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 1,530 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

1,530

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05437050. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Pecatonica River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05435500	PECATONICA RIVER AT FREEPORT, IL	—
05437050	PECATONICA RIVER NR SHIRLAND, ILL	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).