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SwedenJackson Creek at Mound Road near Elkhorn water level
River gauge, Jackson Creek, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 11.0 cfs
History
What this means
Jackson Creek at Mound Road near Elkhorn is above normal at 8.51 ft.
It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 8.50 ft and 8.66 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Jackson Creek at Mound Road near Elkhorn
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delavan Lake Outlet at Borg Road near DelavanRiver gauge, Delavan Lake Outlet | 3.7 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 3.7 mi |
| Geneva Lake at Lake GenevaLake, Geneva Lake | 2.51 ft | High | ±0 | 7 mi |
| North Lake near ElkhornLake, North Lake | 12.31 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Piscasaw Creek near WalworthRiver gauge, Piscasaw Creek | 3.2 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 10 mi |
| Turtle Creek at Carvers Rock Road near ClintonRiver gauge, Turtle Creek | 3.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| Fox River near New MunsterRiver gauge, Fox River | 6.71 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Elizabeth Lake at Twin LakesLake, Elizabeth Lake | 794.09 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Elizabeth Lake Drain near Twin LakesRiver gauge, Elizabeth Lake Drain | 794.01 ft | High | ±0 | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Jackson Creek at Mound Road near Elkhorn today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 8.51 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Jackson Creek at Mound Road near Elkhorn rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Jackson Creek at Mound Road near Elkhorn normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05431016(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.64083, -88.56083(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 | 8.51 ft | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 11.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Jackson Creek at Mound Road near Elkhorn (usgs:05431016). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/jackson-creek-at-mound-road-near-elkhorn
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.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer