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River Bend Forest Preserve
Nature preserve · Mahomet, Illinois
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 21 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 05590050, as of Aug 22, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 21 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 21 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COPPER SLOUGH AT CHAMPAIGN, IL (8.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:15 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Bend Forest Preserve?
- River Bend Forest Preserve is a nature preserve in Mahomet, Illinois.
- Can you swim at River Bend Forest Preserve?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is River Bend Forest Preserve rated?
- River Bend Forest Preserve in Mahomet, Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 260 reviews.
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1602 Mid America Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853
Mahomet, Illinois 61853
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