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Jenkins Creek

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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 05495500, as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
22 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.66 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BEAR CREEK NEAR MARCELLINE, IL (3.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Jenkins Creek

H: 81° L: 59°
Clear
Clear
60°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
84%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Overcast
68°
12 PM
Overcast
79°
3 PM
Overcast
81°
6 PM
Overcast
78°
9 PM
Cloudy
73°

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Frequently asked questions

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