Addison Creek at Bellwood, IL
Is Addison Creek at Bellwood, IL flooding right now?
Addison Creek at Bellwood, IL measured 1.69 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.3 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.69 ft
Streamflow
23 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.57 ft on Sat, Jul 24, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.57 ft | 2010-07-24 |
| 13.16 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 12.84 ft | 1987-08-14 |
| 12.32 ft | 2015-06-15 |
| 11.51 ft | 2014-08-22 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines River at River Forest, IL | 1.9 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek at Brookfield, IL | 2.6 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek at Western Springs, IL | 4.2 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek at 22Nd Street at Oak Brook, IL | 4.2 mi | DuPage County |
| Salt Creek at Elmhurst, IL | 4.7 mi | DuPage County |
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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.