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Photo: Fisherman with cigar on rocks above Green River, Washington) - Curtis & Miller LCCN92500104 by Asahel Curtis / Walter P. Miller (Public domain) License

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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 22 (median 3,460 ftΒ³/s over 85 years).
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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 05443500, as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 3,460 ftΒ³/s over 85 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3,910 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.70 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 3,460 ftΒ³/s over 85 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROCK RIVER AT COMO, IL (12.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Green River

H: 84Β° L: 62Β°
Mist
Mist
67Β°
|
Feels like 69Β°
Precipitation
44%
Humidity
95%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
66Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
83Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75Β°
9 PM
Clear
68Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Green River?
Green River is a river in Illinois.
Can you swim at Green River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Green River rated?
Green River in Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 106 reviews.

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