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Walton Creek

River

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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 23 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 110 years).
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river in Wayne County, Illinois, United States of America

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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 03380500, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 110 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
10 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.07 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 110 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SKILLET FORK AT WAYNE CITY, IL (4.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Walton Creek

H: 89Β° L: 62Β°
Sunny
Sunny
88Β°
|
Feels like 87Β°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
39%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
67Β°
3 AM
Clear
65Β°
6 AM
Clear
62Β°
9 AM
Sunny
73Β°
12 PM
Sunny
87Β°
3 PM
Sunny
88Β°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
77Β°
9 PM
Overcast
68Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Walton Creek?
Walton Creek is a river in Illinois.
Can you swim at Walton Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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