Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Structures threatened in Woodland. IL-1 (Chicago Street) threatened in Milford.
27.5 ft
Numerous residences threatened in southwest Milford. County road 1400N threatened in Woodland.
27 ft
County road 980N threatened in Milford.
26 ft
Widespread inundation of structures and roadways begins in southwest Watseka. County road 1200N threatened south of Woodland.
25 ft
Structures threatened in southwest Watseca. County road 980N threatened west of Milford. Widespread flooding of agricultural areas.
24 ft
US-24 (Lafayette Street) threatened in west Watseka.
19 ft
Structures threatened in southwest Milford.
18 ft
County road 1090N threatened east of the river north of Milford. Recreation fields inundated near the river in southwest Milford. Roadways are threatened at Legion Park in Watseka.
17 ft
Low-lying sections of Legion Park are inundated in Watseka.
15 ft
Low-lying areas near the river begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
2.0
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2008 | 28.66 ft | 19,700 cfs |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 28.49 ft | 19,500 cfs |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 28.16 ft | 19,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MILI2
River
Sugar Creek (E-IL)
County
Iroquois, IL
Coordinates
40.6300°N, 87.7239°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sugar Creek (E-IL) at Milford?
The Sugar Creek (E-IL) at Milford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05525500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Sugar Creek (E-IL) at Milford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sugar Creek (E-IL) at Milford is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sugar Creek (E-IL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sugar Creek (E-IL) at Milford to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Sugar Creek (E-IL) at Milford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Iroquois County, Illinois at coordinates 40.6300°N, 87.7239°W. USGS site number: 05525500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Iroquois River near Chebanse
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.