Creek IL

Clifty Creek

Illinois • 38.5524, -91.3915

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

3 mi

5 km

Elevation

864′ → 608′

256 ft drop

Stream Order

Stream

Slope

1.43%

75.3 ft/mi

Drainage

3 mi²

8 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

0.6 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

505 mi

812 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. Read source and safety notes

Access Sites on Clifty Creek

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Clifty Creek.