Lusk Creek near Eddyville water level
River gauge, Lusk Creek, Illinois, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
At 1.88 ft, Lusk Creek near Eddyville is below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.61 ft, based on 32 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.73 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.49 ft, a difference of −0.61 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.86 ft and 2.01 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.61 ft0.73 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.72 ft – 3.60 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.49 ft−0.61 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.86 ft – 2.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.87 ft – 11.48 ft
- Highest on record
- 27.78 ftAugust 24, 1985
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.78 ft | August 24, 1985 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Dam 51 at GolcondaRiver gauge, Ohio River | 30.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 9 mi |
| South Fork Saline River near Carrier MillsRiver gauge, South Fork Saline River | 2.21 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Middle Fork Saline River near HarrisburgRiver gauge, Middle Fork Saline River | 8.90 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Ohio River at Smithland Dam, SmithlandRiver gauge, Ohio River | 13.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 23 mi |
| Cache River at FormanRiver gauge, Cache River | 8.26 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Crab Orchard Creek near MarionRiver gauge, Crab Orchard Creek | 0.61 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Ohio River at PaducahRiver gauge, Ohio River | 16.00 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 27 mi |
| Ohio River at Old ShawneetownRiver gauge, Ohio River | 17.34 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Lusk Creek near Eddyville higher than last year?
No, it is 0.61 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.49 ft.
What is a normal level for Lusk Creek near Eddyville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.61 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.72 ft and 3.60 ft, based on 32 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 Lusk Creek near Eddyville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:35 AM CDT, the water level was 1.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lusk Creek near Eddyville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lusk Creek near Eddyville normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lusk Creek near Eddyville?
The highest level on record is 27.78 ft on August 24, 1985.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03384450(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.47258, -88.54769(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 | 1.88 ft | 2026-10-19 09:35 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 09:35 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Lusk Creek near Eddyville (usgs:03384450). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/lusk-creek-near-eddyville
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