River stage
Sugar Creek (IL, IN)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Sugar Creek (IL, IN) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Sugar Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Sugar Creek is measured at 9 gauges across Illinois, Indiana. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 1.08 ft | normal, steady |
| Milford | 2.84 ft | normal, falling |
| Springfield | 9.66 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge STHI3 | 1.43 ft | no flood stage set |
| Boggstown | 3.71 ft | no flood stage set |
| Crawfordsville | 3.01 ft | normal, steady |
| Edinburgh | 3.73 ft | normal, steady |
| New Palestine | 2.59 ft | normal, steady |
| Thorntown | 2.30 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Sugar Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bloomington, IL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Sugar Creek (NC) different river, same name
- Big Walnut Creek (IN) 2 gauges
- Wabash River 17 gauges
- Eel River (Bowling Green, IN) 1 gauge
- White River (IN) 25 gauges
- Eagle Creek (IN) 6 gauges
- Crooked Creek (IN) 1 gauge
- Wildcat Creek (IN) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sugar Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Sugar Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Sugar Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Bloomington is at 1.08 ft; Milford is at 2.84 ft; Crawfordsville is at 3.01 ft; Edinburgh is at 3.73 ft.
Where is the Sugar Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Sugar Creek across Illinois, Indiana.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.