Is the Sugar Creek flooding?

Illinois · 6 gauges · Illinois river levels

The Sugar Creek is tracked by 6 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 Sugar Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 6 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.

data refreshed 3 min ago

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 Sugar Creek at Milford, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.66 ft on 8 January 2008, carrying 19,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1949 (77 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.28 ft, 25.4 ft below that record.

Drains 446 sq mi · gauge elevation 621 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Sugar Creek at Milford, ILNo flooding3.28 ft18 ft
Sugar Creek near Bloomington, ILNo flooding1.12 ft11 ft
Sugar Creek near Chatham, ILNo current data
Sugar Creek at Covered Bridge Rd near Chatham, ILNo flood stage defined18.18 ft
Sugar Creek near Springfield, ILNo flood stage defined9.72 ft
Sugar Creek near Aviston, ILNo flood stage defined2.76 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.