Is the Macoupin Creek flooding?
The Macoupin Creek is tracked by 3 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 Macoupin Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Macoupin Creek near Kane, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.87 ft on 29 December 2015, carrying 42,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1921 (98 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.89 ft, 25.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macoupin Creek at Hwy 108 near Carlinville, IL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Macoupin Creek at Hwy 111 near Summerville, IL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Macoupin Creek near Kane, IL | No flood stage defined | 3.89 ft | — |