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Kickapoo Creek near Bloomington water level

River gauge, Kickapoo Creek, Illinois, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Water level

4.76ft Steady over the last 24 hours

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History

History
2345ftOct 11Oct 12Oct 14Oct 15Oct 172345ftOct 11Oct 14Oct 17
2345ftSep 18Sep 25Oct 2Oct 9Oct 172345ftSep 18Oct 2Oct 17
35810ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202635810ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
35810ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202635810ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

17 Sat 57° 37° – Wind 11 mph
18 Sun 63° 38° – Wind 13 mph
19 Mon 67° 46° – Wind 8 mph
20 Tue 68° 48° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 69° 52° – Wind 7 mph
22 Thu 73° 53° – Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 73° 54° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min First quarter 39%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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.