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Soldier Creek near Corning water level

River gauge, Soldier Creek, Kansas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

6.24ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
3.4 cfs
Water temperature
54 °F
6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5

History

History
6.26.36.46.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 17Oct 18Oct 196.26.36.46.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
67ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 1967ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
6789ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20266789ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Soldier Creek near Corning, where the gauge shows 6.24 ft.

That puts it 0.02 ft below the median of 6.26 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. The 30-day range is 6.00 ft – 7.73 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.

Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
6.26 ft0.02 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
6.21 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

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on Soldier Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Soldier Creek near DeliaRiver gauge, Soldier Creek 5.63 ft Normal −0.01 ft 26 mi
Soldier Creek near TopekaRiver gauge, Soldier Creek 0.29 ft Normal −0.01 ft 38 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Vermillion Creek near WamegoRiver gauge, Vermillion Creek 3.30 ft Low −0.01 ft 22 mi
Delaware River near MuscotahRiver gauge, Delaware River 2.92 ft Normal −0.01 ft 24 mi
Turkey Creek near SenecaRiver gauge, Turkey Creek 1.17 ft Normal −0.01 ft 24 mi
Black Vermillion River near FrankfortRiver gauge, Black Vermillion River 3.22 ft Low +0.01 ft 25 mi
Kansas River near BelvueRiver gauge, Kansas River 15.58 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 9.26 ft Very high −0.07 ft 33 mi
Big Nemaha River at Falls CityRiver gauge, Big Nemaha River 4.59 ft Normal −0.03 ft 36 mi

Questions and answers

How does Soldier Creek near Corning compare with last year?

It is 0.01 ft higher 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 6.26 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.21 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 19, 2026, 01:00 PM CDT, the water level was 6.24 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Soldier Creek near Corning rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Soldier Creek near Corning normal?

Normal 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 6.24 ft 2026-10-19 18:00 Provisional
Flow 3.4 cfs 2026-10-19 18:00 Provisional
Water temperature 54 °F 2026-10-19 18:30 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Soldier Creek near Corning (usgs:06889110). Accessed October 19, 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.