What is the current flow on Thorn Creek?

Thorn Creek was running 1,170 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05536275. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Thorn Creek

Illinois. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 1,170 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

1,170

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC at gauge 05536275. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Thorn Creek

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05536215	THORN CREEK AT GLENWOOD, IL	—
05536275	THORN CREEK AT THORNTON, IL	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).