Richland Creek near Hecker water level
River gauge, Richland Creek, Illinois, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 13.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Richland Creek near Hecker is above normal at 27.02 ft.
The median for mid-October is 26.07 ft, based on 33 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.95 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 31.96 ft, a difference of −4.94 ft.
It has dropped 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 26.84 ft and 29.35 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 26.07 ft0.95 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 24.80 ft – 27.80 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 31.96 ft−4.94 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 26.84 ft – 29.35 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 26.81 ft – 39.08 ft
Floating and fishing near Richland Creek near Hecker
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.19 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River at New AthensRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 68.67 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Silver Creek near FreeburgRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 0.66 ft | Normal | −0.52 ft | 8 mi |
| Kaskaskia River near Red BudRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 68.68 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Kaskaskia River near Venedy StationRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 1.29 ft | Low | −0.12 ft | 21 mi |
| Martigney Creek near ArnoldRiver gauge, Martigney Creek | 0.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Gravois Creek near MehlvilleRiver gauge, Gravois Creek | 2.4 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 23 mi |
| Mattese Creek near MatteseRiver gauge, Mattese Creek | 1.0 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 23 mi |
| River Des Peres at St. LouisRiver gauge, River Des Peres | 7.7 cfs | Normal | −4.6 cfs | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Richland Creek near Hecker higher than last year?
No, it is 4.94 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 31.96 ft.
What is a normal level for Richland Creek near Hecker in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 26.07 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 24.80 ft and 27.80 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 Richland Creek near Hecker today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 AM CDT, the water level was 27.02 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Richland Creek near Hecker rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Richland Creek near Hecker normal?
High 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:05595200(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.32389, -89.97056(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 | 27.02 ft | 2026-10-19 11:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Richland Creek near Hecker (usgs:05595200). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/richland-creek-near-hecker
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