Henderson Creek near Oquawka, IL
Is Henderson Creek near Oquawka, IL flooding right now?
No — Henderson Creek near Oquawka, IL is at 13.80 ft, 7.7 ft below its 21.5 ft flood stage, as of 67 min ago.
Gauge height
13.80 ft
Streamflow
111 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.65 ft on Sun, Jul 25, 1993.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21.5 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.65 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 31.05 ft | 1982-07-08 |
| 29.51 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 29.46 ft | 2019-05-29 |
| 28.83 ft | 2014-02-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pope Creek near Keithsburg, IL | 9.4 mi | Mercer County |
| Iowa River at Oakville, IA | 13.0 mi | Louisa County |
| Edwards River near New Boston, IL | 14.1 mi | Mercer County |
| Iowa River at Wapello, IA | 21.0 mi | Louisa County |
| Skunk River at Augusta, IA | 27.9 mi | Des Moines County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.