Conditions · Fox River

South Elgin Pool Conditions

Fox River between Kimball Street Dam and South Elgin Dam. Flow and river level are directly observed near the downstream boundary.

Observed Mainstem Evidence

Flow and river level are observed at South Elgin

USGS 05551000 directly observes Fox River discharge and gage height near South Elgin Dam. River level is contextual gage height—not pool depth, navigable depth, clearance, or velocity. Water-quality evidence comes from observed upstream McHenry proxies.

Updated Sep 11, 2026 5:05 AM CDT
Next 3 Hours GO
Next 24 Hours GO Deteriorating
Confidence: High 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

South Elgin Pool River Context

Observed flow, seasonal position, river level, and Poplar Creek runoff are context. No reach-specific discharge or stage safety threshold is used.

Observed Flow · South Elgin
817 cfs
USGS 05551000
Seasonal Position
Typical
River Trend
Rising
Observed River Level
12.47 ft
Gage height at USGS 05551000 · Context only
Weather
Dedicated National Weather Service forecast for South Elgin Pool.
Cold-Water Context
Normal · McHenry observed upstream temperature proxy
Poplar Creek Runoff
Typical · Observed non-driving context

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About South Elgin Pool

South Elgin Pool is the Fox River reach between Kimball Street Dam upstream and South Elgin Dam downstream.