Blackberry Creek near Montgomery, IL
Is Blackberry Creek near Montgomery, IL flooding right now?
Blackberry Creek near Montgomery, IL measured 3.67 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.67 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 12.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.5 ft on Thu, Jul 18, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 12.5 ft | 8.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.5 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 10.69 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 9.3 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 8.73 ft | 2015-06-17 |
| 8.63 ft | 2008-12-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River at Montgomery, IL | 2.6 mi | Kane County |
| Waubonsee Creek near Oswego, IL | 4.0 mi | Kendall County |
| Blackberry Creek near Yorkville, IL | 5.6 mi | Kendall County |
| Fox River at Yorkville, IL | 7.4 mi | Kendall County |
| Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville, IL | 7.4 mi | Kendall 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.