Soldier Creek near Corning water level
River gauge, Soldier Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 51 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Soldier Creek near Corning: the gauge reads 6.22 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.05 ft below the median of 6.27 ft for mid-October, based on 6 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 6.23 ft (−0.01 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 6.00 ft – 7.73 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 51 °F.
Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.27 ft0.05 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 6.23 ft – 6.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.23 ft−0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.00 ft – 7.73 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.93 ft – 8.90 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Soldier Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier Creek near DeliaRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 5.62 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Soldier Creek near TopekaRiver gauge, Soldier Creek | 0.29 ft | Normal | ±0 | 38 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion Creek near WamegoRiver gauge, Vermillion Creek | 3.27 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 22 mi |
| Delaware River near MuscotahRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2.91 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Turkey Creek near SenecaRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 1.17 ft | Low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Black Vermillion River near FrankfortRiver gauge, Black Vermillion River | 3.21 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 25 mi |
| Kansas River near BelvueRiver gauge, Kansas River | 15.50 ft | Very high | −0.08 ft | 30 mi |
| Cross Creek at RossvilleRiver gauge, Cross Creek | 7.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 33 mi |
| Kansas River at WamegoRiver gauge, Kansas River | 9.13 ft | Very high | −0.14 ft | 33 mi |
| Big Nemaha River at Falls CityRiver gauge, Big Nemaha River | 4.57 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Soldier Creek near Corning compare with last year?
It is 0.01 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.23 ft.
What is a normal level for Soldier Creek near Corning in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.27 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.23 ft and 6.50 ft, based on 6 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 Soldier Creek near Corning today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 6.22 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Soldier Creek near Corning rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Soldier Creek near Corning normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 6 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:06889110(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.60955, -95.97606(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 | 6.22 ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 51 °F | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Soldier Creek near Corning (usgs:06889110). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/soldier-creek-near-corning
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer