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Ramsey Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 7 ft³/s over 59 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03378635, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 7 ft³/s over 59 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
71 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
10.77 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 7 ft³/s over 59 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE WABASH RIVER NEAR EFFINGHAM, IL (11.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Ramsey Creek

H: 86° L: 62°
Sunny
Sunny
82°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
47%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
67°
3 AM
Clear
64°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ramsey Creek?
Ramsey Creek is a river in Illinois.
Can you swim at Ramsey Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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