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Soldier Creek near Corning water level

River gauge, Soldier Creek, Kansas, United States

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Right now

Very low for mid-October

Water level

6.22ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
3.0 cfs
Water temperature
51 °F
6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5

History

History
6.26.36.46.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 206.26.36.46.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
67ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 2067ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

20 Tue 66° 45° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 70° 53° 0.08 in Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 74° 56° – Wind 13 mph
23 Fri 76° 59° – Wind 18 mph
24 Sat 78° 61° – Wind 17 mph
25 Sun 75° 63° – Wind 13 mph
26 Mon 65° 46° 0.72 in, 21% Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:40 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 69%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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How to cite

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

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.