North Fork Salt Creek near De Witt water level

Name: North Fork Salt Creek near De Witt water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Fork Salt Creek, Illinois, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

691.06ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT (3 days ago)

Water temperature: 53 °F

History

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What this means

North Fork Salt Creek near De Witt is above normal at 691.06 ft.

The median for mid-October is 690.52 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.54 ft above typical.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.

Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 690.52 ft0.54 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 690.14 ft – 691.37 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
Highest on record: 703.57 ftJune 26, 2021

Floating and fishing near North Fork Salt Creek near De Witt

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	703.57 ft	June 26, 2021
2	703.31 ft	December 28, 2015
3	702.92 ft	May 1, 2019
4	702.49 ft	August 15, 2026
5	702.31 ft	July 16, 2021
6	699.60 ft	February 23, 2023
7	699.53 ft	June 18, 2026
8	699.41 ft	May 10, 2016
9	699.25 ft	April 26, 2020
10	699.21 ft	October 25, 2021

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 68° 35° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 70° 41° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 73° 43° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 74° 54° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 75° 54° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 76° 53° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 75° 59° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 06:11 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on North Fork Salt Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Fork Salt Creek at NashvilleRiver gauge, North Fork Salt Creek	4.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	154 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clinton Lake near LaneRiver gauge, Clinton Lake	689.66 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Salt Creek near Farmer CityRiver gauge, Salt Creek	689.76 ft	Normal	±0	8 mi
Little Kickapoo Creek near HeyworthRiver gauge, Little Kickapoo Creek	3.27 ft	Normal	±0	12 mi
Salt Creek near RowellRiver gauge, Salt Creek	9.09 ft	Normal	±0	15 mi
Kickapoo Creek near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Kickapoo Creek	4.73 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	16 mi
Kickapoo Creek at WaynesvilleRiver gauge, Kickapoo Creek	2.41 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	17 mi
Sangamon River at MonticelloRiver gauge, Sangamon River	5.02 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	18 mi
Sugar Creek near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Sugar Creek	1.11 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for North Fork Salt Creek near De Witt in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 690.52 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 690.14 ft and 691.37 ft, based on 10 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 North Fork Salt Creek near De Witt today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT, the water level was 691.06 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Fork Salt Creek near De Witt rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North Fork Salt Creek near De Witt normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Fork Salt Creek near De Witt?

The highest level on record is 703.57 ft on June 26, 2021.

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:05578250 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.23586, -88.80956 (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	691.06 ft	2026-10-16 14:30	Provisional
Water temperature	53 °F	2026-10-19 18:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: North Fork Salt Creek near De Witt (usgs:05578250). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/north-fork-salt-creek-near-de-witt

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer