Indian Creek near Wyoming water level
River gauge, Indian Creek, Illinois, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 73.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Indian Creek near Wyoming shows 10.21 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 9.83 ft, based on 31 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.38 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 10.48 ft, a difference of −0.27 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.49 ft and 12.62 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 9.83 ft0.38 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9.18 ft – 10.29 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 10.48 ft−0.27 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.49 ft – 12.62 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.38 ft – 15.97 ft
- Highest on record
- 24.00 ftApril 18, 2013
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.00 ft | April 18, 2013 |
| 2 | 23.00 ft | February 21, 1997 |
| 3 | 22.65 ft | May 13, 2010 |
| 4 | 22.54 ft | February 21, 2014 |
| 5 | 22.27 ft | May 16, 2009 |
| 6 | 21.92 ft | February 17, 2008 |
| 7 | 21.68 ft | March 2, 2007 |
| 8 | 21.66 ft | March 10, 2019 |
| 9 | 21.61 ft | May 29, 2019 |
| 10 | 21.59 ft | May 13, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.54 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Indian Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek at MarionRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 3.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 115 mi |
| Indian Creek at WandaRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 0.35 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 151 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois River at HenryRiver gauge, Illinois River | 15.33 ft | Normal | +0.11 ft | 26 mi |
| Fondulac Creek near East PeoriaRiver gauge, Fondulac Creek | 1.36 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 28 mi |
| Big Bureau Creek at PrincetonRiver gauge, Big Bureau Creek | 3.18 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 30 mi |
| Farm Creek at FarmdaleRiver gauge, Farm Creek | 0.67 ft | Very low | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Spoon River at London MillsRiver gauge, Spoon River | 5.04 ft | High | −0.41 ft | 32 mi |
| Illinois River at Kingston MinesRiver gauge, Illinois River | 5.69 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 32 mi |
| Green River near GeneseoRiver gauge, Green River | 4.80 ft | High | −0.21 ft | 37 mi |
| Illinois River at Copperas CreekRiver gauge, Illinois River | 5.19 ft | Normal | −0.19 ft | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Indian Creek near Wyoming higher than last year?
No, it is 0.27 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 10.48 ft.
What is a normal level for Indian Creek near Wyoming in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 9.83 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.18 ft and 10.29 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 Indian Creek near Wyoming today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:15 AM CDT, the water level was 10.21 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Indian Creek near Wyoming rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.26 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Indian Creek near Wyoming normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Indian Creek near Wyoming?
The highest level on record is 24.00 ft on April 18, 2013.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05568800(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.01869, -89.83572(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 | 10.21 ft | 2026-10-19 11:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 73.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Indian Creek near Wyoming (usgs:05568800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/indian-creek-near-wyoming
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