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SwedenSpoon River at Seville water level
River gauge, Spoon River, Illinois, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,150 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Spoon River at Seville: the latest reading is 8.40 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 3.28 ft above the median of 5.12 ft for mid-October, based on 32 years of readings. It is 13.60 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.44 ft (+3.96 ft).
It is on the way up, by 0.30 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 6.53 ft – 17.32 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.12 ft3.28 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.45 ft – 8.35 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.44 ft+3.96 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.53 ft – 17.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.45 ft – 25.71 ft
- Highest on record
- 35.80 ftApril 20, 2013
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- Residences in Bernadotte begin to flood.
- 23.00 ft
- Easterly access road to Seville inundated.
- 22.00 ft
- Water begins to flood agricultural areas near the river.
- 8.40 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 22 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.80 ft | April 20, 2013 |
| 2 | 33.10 ft | July 26, 1993 |
| 3 | 31.82 ft | June 24, 1974 |
| 4 | 30.90 ft | May 17, 2009 |
| 5 | 30.77 ft | August 22, 1924 |
| 6 | 29.85 ft | March 6, 1985 |
| 7 | 29.41 ft | May 31, 2013 |
| 8 | 29.35 ft | May 31, 2019 |
| 9 | 28.48 ft | May 14, 2002 |
| 10 | 28.31 ft | May 29, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.19 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Spoon River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spoon River near St. JosephRiver gauge, Spoon River | 4.17 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 124 mi |
| Spoon River at London MillsRiver gauge, Spoon River | 5.82 ft | Very high | +1.16 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois River at Copperas CreekRiver gauge, Illinois River | 5.74 ft | Normal | +0.62 ft | 24 mi |
| Mason Tazewell Drainage D at Cr2350e near TopekaRiver gauge, Mason Tazewell Drainage D | 15.43 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Illinois River at Kingston MinesRiver gauge, Illinois River | 6.37 ft | Normal | +0.77 ft | 30 mi |
| La Moine River at ColmarRiver gauge, La Moine River | 4.41 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 31 mi |
| Sangamon River near OakfordRiver gauge, Sangamon River | 3.46 ft | Normal | ±0 | 32 mi |
| La Moine River at RipleyRiver gauge, La Moine River | 5.58 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 36 mi |
| Mackinaw River near Green ValleyRiver gauge, Mackinaw River | 13.80 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 39 mi |
| Salt Creek near GreenviewRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 1.41 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 40 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Spoon River at Seville compare with last year?
It is 3.96 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.44 ft.
What is flood stage for the Spoon River at Seville?
The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 13.60 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Spoon River at Seville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.12 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.45 ft and 8.35 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 Spoon River at Seville today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 01:45 PM CDT, the water level was 8.40 ft. Up 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Spoon River at Seville rising or falling?
Up 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.64 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Spoon River at Seville normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05570000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.49008, -90.34009(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 | 8.40 ft | 2026-10-17 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,150 cfs | 2026-10-17 18:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Spoon River at Seville (usgs:05570000). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/spoon-river-at-seville
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