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Atchison Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 4 ftΒ³/s over 40 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 05595820, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 4 ftΒ³/s over 40 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.62 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 4 ftΒ³/s over 40 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CASEY FORK AT MOUNT VERNON, IL (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Atchison Creek

H: 88Β° L: 66Β°
Clear
Clear
76Β°
|
Feels like 76Β°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
57%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
69Β°
3 AM
Clear
68Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
66Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
77Β°
12 PM
Sunny
87Β°
3 PM
Sunny
88Β°
6 PM
Sunny
84Β°
9 PM
Clear
74Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Atchison Creek?
Atchison Creek is a river in Illinois.
Can you swim at Atchison Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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