Hickory Creek near Brownstown water level
River gauge, Hickory Creek, Illinois, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Hickory Creek near Brownstown is at 3.92 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.26 ft below the median of 4.18 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.55 ft (−0.63 ft).
It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.70 ft and 4.05 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.18 ft0.26 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.83 ft – 4.95 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.55 ft−0.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.70 ft – 4.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.70 ft – 11.18 ft
Floating and fishing near Hickory Creek near Brownstown
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River at VandaliaRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 2.98 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Hurricane Creek near Mulberry GroveRiver gauge, Hurricane Creek | 3.59 ft | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| East Fork Kaskaskia River near SandovalRiver gauge, East Fork Kaskaskia River | 2.43 ft | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Kaskaskia River near CowdenRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 2.28 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Little Wabash River near EffinghamRiver gauge, Little Wabash River | 10.44 ft | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
| East Fork Shoal Creek near CoffeenRiver gauge, East Fork Shoal Creek | 1.88 ft | Very low | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Kaskaskia River at CarlyleRiver gauge, Kaskaskia River | 5.70 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Shoal Creek near PierronRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 42.34 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Hickory Creek near Brownstown compare with last year?
It is 0.63 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.55 ft.
What is a normal level for Hickory Creek near Brownstown in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.18 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.83 ft and 4.95 ft, based on 30 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 Hickory Creek near Brownstown today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:30 PM CDT, the water level was 3.92 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Hickory Creek near Brownstown rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.19 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Hickory Creek near Brownstown normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 30 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:05592575(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.93708, -88.95281(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 | 3.92 ft | 2026-10-18 19:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 19:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Hickory Creek near Brownstown (usgs:05592575). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/hickory-creek-near-brownstown
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