Piasa Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Piasa Creek today?

Piasa Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge Mill Creek near Florissant, MO; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Piasa Creek high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Piasa Creek — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Piasa Creek, measured at USGS station Mill Creek near Florissant, MO (6.1 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

1.16 ft

Updated 39 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.12 ft

30-day avg: 1.28 ft

Streamflow

0 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 1.17–2.17 ft2026-09-02

Piasa Creek is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on Piasa Creek (2)

Piasa Creek — Lockhaven, Illinois
Great Rivers — Lockhaven, Illinois

See all Piasa Creek boat ramps →

Piasa Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Piasa Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Piasa Creek (Mill Creek near Florissant, MO) currently reads a gauge height of 1.16 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Piasa Creek high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Piasa Creek is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Piasa Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Piasa Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 06935997. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.