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Drummond Branch

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Live flow only — 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.
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 05595952, as of Aug 23, 4:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
71 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.87 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG MUDDY RIVER BELOW REND LAKE NR BENTON, IL (6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Drummond Branch

H: 86° L: 64°
Clear
Clear
65°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
90%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
72°
12 PM
Sunny
85°
3 PM
Overcast
84°
6 PM
Overcast
78°
9 PM
Overcast
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Drummond Branch?
Drummond Branch is a river in Illinois.
Can you swim at Drummond Branch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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Illinois

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