Mill Creek near Florissant water level
River gauge, Mill Creek, Missouri, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.5 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Mill Creek near Florissant, where the gauge shows 1.20 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.12 ft – 1.43 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Creek near Black JackRiver gauge, Coldwater Creek | 4.5 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 2.8 mi |
| Spanish Lake Tributary near Black JackRiver gauge, Spanish Lake Tributary | 0.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.2 mi |
| Watkins Creek near Bellefontaine NeighborsRiver gauge, Watkins Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.6 mi |
| Mississippi River Pool Lock and Dam 26 at AltonRiver gauge, Mississippi River Pool Lock and Dam 26 | 18.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.34 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Maline Creek at Bellefontaine NeighborsRiver gauge, Maline Creek | 2.5 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 8 mi |
| Cowmire Creek at BridgetonRiver gauge, Cowmire Creek | 0.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Missouri River at St. CharlesRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.62 ft | 11 mi |
| Mississippi River at GraftonRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 15.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.56 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Mill Creek near Florissant today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:25 PM CDT, the water level was 1.20 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Mill Creek near Florissant rising or falling?
Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Mill Creek near Florissant normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06935997(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.84897, -90.28594(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 | 1.20 ft | 2026-10-20 02:25 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 02:25 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Mill Creek near Florissant (usgs:06935997). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/mill-creek-near-florissant
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