Little Crooked Creek near New Minden water level
River gauge, Little Crooked Creek, Illinois, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Little Crooked Creek near New Minden, where the gauge shows 4.93 ft.
That puts it 0.32 ft below the median of 5.25 ft for mid-October, based on 33 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 6.74 ft (−1.81 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.63 ft – 6.41 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.25 ft0.32 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.51 ft – 6.86 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.74 ft−1.81 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.63 ft – 6.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.63 ft – 15.43 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River near Venedy StationRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 1.23 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Kaskaskia River at CarlyleRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 5.65 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Shoal Creek near BreeseRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 1.26 ft | Low | +0.08 ft | 12 mi |
| Shoal Creek near PierronRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 42.13 ft | Very low | −0.13 ft | 24 mi |
| Rayse Creek near WaltonvilleRiver gauge, Rayse Creek | 1.20 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| East Fork Kaskaskia River near SandovalRiver gauge, East Fork Kaskaskia River | 2.41 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Silver Creek near FreeburgRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 0.36 ft | Low | −0.18 ft | 25 mi |
| Kaskaskia River at New AthensRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 68.71 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Little Crooked Creek near New Minden compare with last year?
It is 1.81 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.74 ft.
What is a normal level for Little Crooked Creek near New Minden in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.25 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.51 ft and 6.86 ft, based on 33 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 Little Crooked Creek near New Minden today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 PM CDT, the water level was 4.93 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Crooked Creek near New Minden rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.30 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Crooked Creek near New Minden normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 33 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:05593575(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.44167, -89.41667(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 | 4.93 ft | 2026-10-20 17:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Crooked Creek near New Minden (usgs:05593575). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/little-crooked-creek-near-new-minden
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