Kickapoo Creek near Bloomington water level
River gauge, Kickapoo Creek, Illinois, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Kickapoo Creek near Bloomington is well above normal at 4.76 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.89 ft, based on 14 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.87 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.97 ft, a difference of +1.79 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.23 ft and 4.77 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.89 ft1.87 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.92 ft – 4.15 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.97 ft+1.79 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.23 ft – 4.77 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.06 ft – 10.21 ft
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
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
Other gauges on Kickapoo Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo Creek at WaynesvilleRiver gauge, Kickapoo Creek | 2.50 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Kickapoo Creek near HeyworthRiver gauge, Little Kickapoo Creek | 3.37 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Sugar Creek near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 1.04 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 8 mi |
| Money Creek near TowandaRiver gauge, Money Creek | 8.5 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 10 mi |
| North Fork Salt Creek near De WittRiver gauge, North Fork Salt Creek | 691.06 ft | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Salt Creek near Farmer CityRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 689.76 ft | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Clinton Lake near LaneRiver gauge, Clinton Lake | 689.66 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Mackinaw River near CongervilleRiver gauge, Mackinaw River | 1.19 ft | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Salt Creek near RowellRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 9.11 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Kickapoo Creek near Bloomington higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.79 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.97 ft.
What is a normal level for Kickapoo Creek near Bloomington in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.89 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.92 ft and 4.15 ft, based on 14 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 Kickapoo Creek near Bloomington today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 02:45 AM CDT, the water level was 4.76 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kickapoo Creek near Bloomington rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Kickapoo Creek near Bloomington normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 14 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:05579630(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.45833, -88.87750(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 | 4.76 ft | 2026-10-17 07:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Kickapoo Creek near Bloomington (usgs:05579630). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/kickapoo-creek-near-bloomington
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