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Elgin Pool Conditions

Fox River impoundment and transition reach upstream of Kimball Street Dam in downtown Elgin, with modeled discharge referenced at the dam.

Modeled

River flow is estimated for Elgin Pool

Elgin Pool does not have a direct continuous mainstem discharge gauge. River flow is estimated from surrounding Fox River gauges, tributary runoff, and historical relationships. Modeled provenance limits confidence to Medium but is not itself a caution state.

Updated Sep 11, 2026 5:20 AM CDT
Next 3 Hours GO
Next 24 Hours GO Deteriorating
Confidence: Low Water: Normal Weather: Clear

Water and weather conditions support an on-water trip during the next three hours.

No material operational river limitation is currently identified. The river or forecast is moving in a less favorable operational direction.

Best On-Water Window Fri 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Current Evidence

Elgin Pool River Context

Modeled flow and seasonal position are context. No reach-specific absolute discharge safety threshold is used.

Modeled Flow · Kimball Street Dam
796 cfs
Seasonal Position
Typical
River Trend
Rising
Local River Level
Not directly measured; distant stage is not substituted.

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About Elgin Pool

Elgin Pool is the Fox River impoundment and transition reach upstream of Kimball Street Dam in downtown Elgin.