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West Fork Mazon River
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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 23 (median 18 ft³/s over 83 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 18 ft³/s over 83 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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 23 (median 18 ft³/s over 83 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 18 ft³/s over 83 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 05554500, as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 18 ft³/s over 83 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge VERMILION RIVER AT PONTIAC, IL (11.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Fork Mazon River?
- West Fork Mazon River is a river in Illinois.
- What is the water temperature at West Fork Mazon River?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at West Fork Mazon River in Illinois is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 05554500, 11.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at West Fork Mazon River?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 18 ft³/s over 83 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is West Fork Mazon River rated?
- West Fork Mazon River in Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.
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