Is the Kickapoo Creek flooding?

Illinois · 4 gauges · Illinois river levels

The Kickapoo Creek is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Illinois. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Kickapoo Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Illinois river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Kickapoo Creek at Waynesville, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.39 ft on 26 June 2021, carrying 17,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1948 (78 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.63 ft, 15.8 ft below that record.

Drains 227 sq mi · gauge elevation 620 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Kickapoo Creek at 1320E Road near Charleston, ILNo current data
Kickapoo Creek at 2100E Road near Bloomington, ILNo current data
Kickapoo Creek near Bloomington, ILNo flood stage defined4.28 ft
Kickapoo Creek at Waynesville, ILNo flood stage defined2.63 ft
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.