Sugar Creek near Bloomington water level
River gauge, Sugar Creek, Illinois, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 45.9 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Sugar Creek near Bloomington, where the gauge shows 1.11 ft.
That puts it 0.08 ft above the median of 1.04 ft for mid-October, based on 32 years of readings. It is 9.89 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.17 ft (−0.06 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.95 ft – 1.42 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.04 ft0.08 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.86 ft – 1.40 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.17 ft−0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.95 ft – 1.42 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.78 ft – 7.52 ft
- Highest on record
- 14.02 ftDecember 3, 1982
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.02 ft | December 3, 1982 |
| 2 | 13.63 ft | September 20, 1986 |
| 3 | 12.60 ft | July 10, 2003 |
| 4 | 12.07 ft | June 26, 2021 |
| 5 | 11.84 ft | June 25, 2021 |
| 6 | 11.72 ft | August 15, 2026 |
| 7 | 11.53 ft | July 8, 2015 |
| 8 | 11.29 ft | October 3, 1986 |
| 9 | 11.04 ft | March 3, 1979 |
| 10 | 10.78 ft | September 14, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Sugar Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek near ThorntownRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 25.0 cfs | Normal | −2.2 cfs | 125 mi |
| Sugar Creek at CrawfordsvilleRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 3.01 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 116 mi |
| Sugar Creek at West Terre HauteRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 1.50 ft | No reference yet | −0.09 ft | 108 mi |
| Sugar Creek at MilfordRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 2.83 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 69 mi |
| Sugar Creek at Covered Bridge Road near ChathamRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 17.42 ft | No reference yet | −0.08 ft | 66 mi |
| Sugar Creek near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 9.77 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 56 mi |
| Sugar Creek near AvistonRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 2.54 ft | No reference yet | −0.16 ft | 132 mi |
| Sugar Creek at KirkwoodRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 0.4 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 151 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo Creek near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Kickapoo Creek | 4.75 ft | Very high | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Little Kickapoo Creek near HeyworthRiver gauge, Little Kickapoo Creek | 3.31 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Sixmile Creek at HudsonRiver gauge, Sixmile Creek | 11.69 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Money Creek near TowandaRiver gauge, Money Creek | 6.0 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Mackinaw River near CongervilleRiver gauge, Mackinaw River | 1.13 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Kickapoo Creek at WaynesvilleRiver gauge, Kickapoo Creek | 2.44 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 16 mi |
| North Fork Salt Creek near De WittRiver gauge, North Fork Salt Creek | 691.06 ft | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Clinton Lake near LaneRiver gauge, Clinton Lake | 689.66 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Sugar Creek near Bloomington compare with last year?
It is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.17 ft.
What is flood stage for Sugar Creek near Bloomington?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 9.89 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Sugar Creek near Bloomington in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.04 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.86 ft and 1.40 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 Sugar Creek near Bloomington today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:15 PM CDT, the water level was 1.11 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sugar Creek near Bloomington rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sugar Creek near Bloomington normal?
Normal 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:05580950(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.47120, -89.02896(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 | 1.11 ft | 2026-10-18 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 45.9 cfs | 2026-10-18 20:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sugar Creek near Bloomington (usgs:05580950). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/illinois/sugar-creek-near-bloomington
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