Illinois · Unknown Co.
Nippersink Creek
· 23 mi · Class
Optimal: 80–250 CFS · USGS #05548280
1,860CFS
11.56 ft gauge height
Flood↑Rising slowly (+10 cfs/hr)(+50 in 3h)
Avg flow: 160 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05548280
Designated Water Trail · County
The Nippersink Creek, a twenty-three-mile long creek with a 138 square mile watershed, is a major tributary of the Fox River and a safe stream for paddlers of all abilities. Paddling the Nippersink is among the best ways to experience the landscapes of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, and the Nippersink watershed is a major focus for Openlands in our ongoing restoration at the refuge. (Source: Openlands)
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