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Fox River
River · Phillips Township, Illinois
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03378500, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WABASH RIVER AT NEW HARMONY, IN (2.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fox River?
- Fox River is a river in Phillips Township, Illinois.
- What is the water temperature at Fox River?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Fox River in Phillips Township, Illinois is 79°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 03378500, 2.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Fox River?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Fox River rated?
- Fox River in Phillips Township, Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
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