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RIVER GAUGE · EDWARDS RIVER

Edwards River near New Boston

Mercer County, Illinois

Water level12.99 ft
Flow145 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood17 ft

The past week

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Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Sep 13, 200824.13 ft10,300 cfs
Apr 20, 201323.82 ft8,630 cfs
May 31, 201923.72 ft8,640 cfs

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