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Phillips Branch

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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 21 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 37 years).
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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 05592575, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 37 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
0 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.05 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 37 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HICKORY CREEK NEAR BROWNSTOWN, IL (18.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Phillips Branch

H: 87Β° L: 64Β°
Sunny
Sunny
84Β°
|
Feels like 85Β°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
46%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
69Β°
3 AM
Clear
66Β°
6 AM
Clear
64Β°
9 AM
Sunny
73Β°
12 PM
Sunny
85Β°
3 PM
Sunny
87Β°
6 PM
Sunny
84Β°
9 PM
Clear
75Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phillips Branch?
Phillips Branch is a river in Illinois.
Can you swim at Phillips Branch?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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