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Dickson Creek

River

Not today — an official hazard warning is active

Avoid today

Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL.

  • A Flood Warning is in effect for Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL.
  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Not today — an official hazard warning is active

Avoid today

Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL.

  • A Flood Warning is in effect for Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL. NWS Lincoln IL
  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 05568705, as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
186 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
16.60 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MASON TAZEWELL DRAINAGE D AT CR2350E NR TOPEKA, IL (9.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Dickson Creek

H: 86° L: 65°
Clear
Clear
73°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
39%
Humidity
70%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Light drizzle
72°
3 AM
Patchy light drizzle
68°
6 AM
Clear
65°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
85°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dickson Creek?
Dickson Creek is a river in Illinois.
What is the water temperature at Dickson Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Dickson Creek in Illinois is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 05568705, 9.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Dickson Creek?
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Flood Warning is in effect for Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL. Checked August 22, 2026.

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