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South Edwards River
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 193 ft³/s over 90 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 05447500, as of Aug 23, 6:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 193 ft³/s over 90 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 193 ft³/s over 90 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GREEN RIVER NEAR GENESEO, IL (19.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Edwards River?
- South Edwards River is a river in Illinois.
- What is the water temperature at South Edwards River?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at South Edwards River in Illinois is 58°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 05447500, 19.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at South Edwards River?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is South Edwards River rated?
- South Edwards River in Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.
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