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.
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.
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.
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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.