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Ramsey Slough

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clinton, IA; Dubuque, IA; Jackson, IA; Scott, IA; Bureau, IL; Carroll, IL; Henry, IL and other areas.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 05443500, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clinton, IA; Dubuque, IA; Jackson, IA; Scott, IA; Bureau, IL; Carroll, IL; Henry, IL and other areas. NWS Quad Cities IA IL
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 3,420 ft³/s over 85 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
3,830 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.66 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 3,420 ft³/s over 85 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROCK RIVER AT COMO, IL (4.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Ramsey Slough

H: 86° L: 60°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
|
Feels like 88°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
67%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
63°
3 AM
Clear
61°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
83°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Moderate rain
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ramsey Slough?
Ramsey Slough is a river in Illinois.
Can you swim at Ramsey Slough?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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