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Seminary Fork

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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: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 360 ft³/s over 55 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 360 ft³/s over 55 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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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: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 360 ft³/s over 55 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 360 ft³/s over 55 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 05599490, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
81°F
27°C
Streamflow
623 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.80 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 360 ft³/s over 55 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG MUDDY RIVER AT RTE 127 AT MURPHYSBORO, IL (15.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Seminary Fork

H: 89° L: 67°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
76°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
59%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
74°
3 AM
Clear
72°
6 AM
Clear
67°
9 AM
Sunny
75°
12 PM
Sunny
87°
3 PM
Sunny
89°
6 PM
Sunny
86°
9 PM
Clear
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Seminary Fork?
Seminary Fork is a river in Illinois.
What is the water temperature at Seminary Fork?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Seminary Fork in Illinois is 81°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 05599490, 15.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Seminary Fork?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 360 ft³/s over 55 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 21, 2026.

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