Sixmile Creek at Hudson water level
River gauge, Sixmile Creek, Illinois, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 12.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Sixmile Creek at Hudson is well above normal at 11.69 ft.
The median for mid-October is 11.27 ft, based on 5 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.42 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 11.07 ft, a difference of +0.62 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 11.40 ft and 12.50 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 11.27 ft0.42 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 11.09 ft – 11.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 11.07 ft+0.62 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 11.40 ft – 12.50 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 11.06 ft – 18.35 ft
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money Creek near TowandaRiver gauge, Money Creek | 6.0 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 5.5 mi |
| Sugar Creek near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 1.11 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Kickapoo Creek near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Kickapoo Creek | 4.74 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Mackinaw River near CongervilleRiver gauge, Mackinaw River | 1.14 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Little Kickapoo Creek near HeyworthRiver gauge, Little Kickapoo Creek | 3.31 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| Kickapoo Creek at WaynesvilleRiver gauge, Kickapoo Creek | 2.44 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 25 mi |
| Farm Creek at FarmdaleRiver gauge, Farm Creek | 0.62 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 27 mi |
| Vermilion River at PontiacRiver gauge, Vermilion River | 2.82 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Sixmile Creek at Hudson higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.62 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 11.07 ft.
What is a normal level for Sixmile Creek at Hudson in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 11.27 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.09 ft and 11.55 ft, based on 5 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Sixmile Creek at Hudson today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:15 PM CDT, the water level was 11.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sixmile Creek at Hudson rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sixmile Creek at Hudson normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05565700(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.60533, -89.00300(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 11.69 ft | 2026-10-18 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 12.6 cfs | 2026-10-18 20:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sixmile Creek at Hudson (usgs:05565700). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/sixmile-creek-at-hudson
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer