Sandy Creek
Elgin, Illinois, United States
Sandy Creek is a small tributary to Tyler Creek, a tributary stream of the Fox River in Kane County, IL. Sampling site (Lat/Long: 42.043941, -88.353552) is on downstream side of culvert crossing near eastern border of Elgin Township Wetland preserve. Access from NE section of Orchard Lane by walking approximately 220 feet to creek via path.
Location created by
Holly Hudson
- Lat: 42.0439865
- Lng: -88.3536172
- Waterbody Type: Creek
- Timezone: America/Chicago
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Sandy Creek : Sandy Creek in Elgin Township Wetland preserve
Observed on
2024-12-11
Creek water level low, still some flow, some ice on edges; generally above average temperatures i...
Sandy Creek : Sandy Creek in Elgin Township Wetland preserve
Observed on
2024-04-30
Precipitation from 4/26-4/28/2024 = 0.58 inches. Total April precipitation = 3.37 inches. Variab...
Sandy Creek : Sandy Creek in Elgin Township Wetland preserve
Observed on
2024-03-26
Water level somewhat elevated due to recent rains; water turbid, light brown in color. No overlan...
Sandy Creek : Sandy Creek in Elgin Township Wetland preserve
Observed on
2024-02-27
Sandy Creek : Sandy Creek in Elgin Township Wetland preserve
Observed on
2024-01-29
Sandy Creek : Sandy Creek in Elgin Township Wetland preserve
Observed on
2023-12-19
Thin ice formation along creek edges