Is the Sugar Creek flooding?
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. Right now, every gauge on the Sugar Creek is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Illinois river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek at Milford, IL | No flooding | 3.11 ft | 18 ft | |
| Sugar Creek near Bloomington, IL | No flooding | 0.98 ft | 11 ft | |
| Sugar Creek near Chatham, IL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Sugar Creek at Covered Bridge Rd near Chatham, IL | No flood stage defined | 19.03 ft | — | |
| Sugar Creek near Springfield, IL | No flood stage defined | 9.79 ft | — | |
| Sugar Creek near Aviston, IL | No flood stage defined | 2.90 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.