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Jefferson 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 22 (median 27 ft³/s over 78 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 05525500, as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 27 ft³/s over 78 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
359 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.00 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 27 ft³/s over 78 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SUGAR CREEK AT MILFORD, IL (5.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Jefferson Creek

H: 81° L: 63°
Sunny
Sunny
80°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
11%
Humidity
58%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
7.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
78°
3 PM
Sunny
81°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jefferson Creek?
Jefferson Creek is a river in Illinois.
Can you swim at Jefferson Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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