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Carroll 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 66 ftΒ³/s over 91 years).
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river in Carroll County, Illinois, United States of America

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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 05419000, as of Aug 22, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 91 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
72 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.10 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 91 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge APPLE RIVER NEAR HANOVER, IL (14.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Carroll Creek

H: 85Β° L: 60Β°
Sunny
Sunny
80Β°
|
Feels like 80Β°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
48%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
67Β°
3 AM
Clear
63Β°
6 AM
Clear
61Β°
9 AM
Sunny
70Β°
12 PM
Sunny
83Β°
3 PM
Sunny
84Β°
6 PM
Sunny
80Β°
9 PM
Clear
69Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carroll Creek?
Carroll Creek is a river in Illinois.
Can you swim at Carroll 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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