Robinson Creek near Shelbyville water level
River gauge, Robinson Creek, Illinois, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
The gauge at Robinson Creek near Shelbyville shows 2.75 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.63 ft, based on 37 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.12 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.70 ft, a difference of +1.05 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.56 ft and 2.84 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.63 ft1.12 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.18 ft – 3.36 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (37 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.70 ft+1.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.56 ft – 2.84 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.53 ft – 10.80 ft
- Highest on record
- 16.80 ftJune 28, 1957
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.80 ft | June 28, 1957 |
| 2 | 14.92 ft | December 27, 2015 |
| 3 | 14.92 ft | September 23, 1993 |
| 4 | 13.99 ft | June 19, 2015 |
| 5 | 13.72 ft | June 11, 2018 |
| 6 | 13.52 ft | January 11, 2020 |
| 7 | 13.52 ft | May 12, 2002 |
| 8 | 13.37 ft | May 2, 1983 |
| 9 | 13.35 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 10 | 13.30 ft | June 22, 2019 |
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 at ShelbyvilleRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 6.41 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Kaskaskia River near CowdenRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 2.29 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Whitley Creek near AllenvilleRiver gauge, Whitley Creek | 2.19 ft | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| West Okaw River near LovingtonRiver gauge, West Okaw River | 2.24 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Little Wabash River near EffinghamRiver gauge, Little Wabash River | 10.41 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Kaskaskia River at Cooks MillsRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 1.63 ft | Low | −0.12 ft | 29 mi |
| Sangamon River at Route 48 at DecaturRiver gauge, Sangamon River | 1.94 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 30 mi |
| East Fork Shoal Creek near CoffeenRiver gauge, East Fork Shoal Creek | 1.89 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Robinson Creek near Shelbyville higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.05 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.70 ft.
What is a normal level for Robinson Creek near Shelbyville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.63 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.18 ft and 3.36 ft, based on 37 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 Robinson Creek near Shelbyville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.75 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Robinson Creek near Shelbyville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Robinson Creek near Shelbyville normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Robinson Creek near Shelbyville?
The highest level on record is 16.80 ft on June 28, 1957.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05592050(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.40589, -88.89681(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 | 2.75 ft | 2026-10-20 19:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Robinson Creek near Shelbyville (usgs:05592050). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/robinson-creek-near-shelbyville
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