Macoupin Creek near Kane water level
River gauge, Macoupin Creek, Illinois, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 12.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Macoupin Creek near Kane is at 3.87 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 4.22 ft, based on 32 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.34 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.19 ft, a difference of −0.32 ft.
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.74 ft and 4.28 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.22 ft0.34 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.18 ft – 5.93 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.19 ft−0.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.74 ft – 4.28 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.74 ft – 23.22 ft
Floating and fishing near Macoupin Creek near Kane
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River at GraftonRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 15.08 ft | Below flood stage | −1.30 ft | 18 mi |
| Mississippi River Pool Lock and Dam 26 at AltonRiver gauge, Mississippi River Pool Lock and Dam 26 | 17.84 ft | Below flood stage | −1.32 ft | 26 mi |
| Mill Creek near FlorissantRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 0.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Cuivre River at Old MonroeRiver gauge, Cuivre River | 13.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.79 ft | 28 mi |
| Coldwater Creek near Black JackRiver gauge, Coldwater Creek | 5.2 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 30 mi |
| Illinois River at FlorenceRiver gauge, Illinois River | 16.75 ft | Normal | −0.66 ft | 30 mi |
| Missouri River at St. CharlesRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.47 ft | 31 mi |
| Spanish Lake Tributary near Black JackRiver gauge, Spanish Lake Tributary | 0.1 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Macoupin Creek near Kane higher than last year?
No, it is 0.32 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.19 ft.
What is a normal level for Macoupin Creek near Kane in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.22 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.18 ft and 5.93 ft, based on 32 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 Macoupin Creek near Kane today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.87 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Macoupin Creek near Kane rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Macoupin Creek near Kane normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 32 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:05587000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.23394, -90.39444(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 | 3.87 ft | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 12.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Macoupin Creek near Kane (usgs:05587000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/macoupin-creek-near-kane
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