Lake Bull Creek near Spring Hill water level
River gauge, Lake Bull Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Lake Bull Creek near Spring Hill reads 2.78 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.17 ft below the median of 2.95 ft for mid-October, based on 31 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.87 ft (−0.09 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.67 ft and 3.63 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.95 ft0.17 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.33 ft – 3.14 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.87 ft−0.09 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.67 ft – 3.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.63 ft – 4.95 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bull Creek near EdgertonRiver gauge, Big Bull Creek | 1.87 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Hillsdale Lake near HillsdaleLake, Hillsdale Lake | 917.06 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Big Bull Creek near HillsdaleRiver gauge, Big Bull Creek | 1.85 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Blue River near StanleyRiver gauge, Blue River | 4.04 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 11 mi |
| Cedar Creek at 95th St near DesotoRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 76.68 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Kill Creek at 95th St near DesotoRiver gauge, Kill Creek | 12.7 cfs | High | −2.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Cedar Creek near DesotoRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 15.2 cfs | Normal | −2.4 cfs | 15 mi |
| Blue River at Kenneth Road, Overland ParkRiver gauge, Blue River | 19.4 cfs | Normal | −3.4 cfs | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Lake Bull Creek near Spring Hill compare with last year?
It is 0.09 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.87 ft.
What is a normal level for Lake Bull Creek near Spring Hill in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.95 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.33 ft and 3.14 ft, based on 31 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 Lake Bull Creek near Spring Hill today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.78 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake Bull Creek near Spring Hill rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lake Bull Creek near Spring Hill normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 31 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:06914990(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.76751, -94.87941(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 | 2.78 ft | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Bull Creek near Spring Hill (usgs:06914990). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/lake-bull-creek-near-spring-hill
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer