Boone Creek near Mc Henry, IL
Is Boone Creek near Mc Henry, IL flooding right now?
Boone Creek near Mc Henry, IL measured 1.08 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.9 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.08 ft
Streamflow
11 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.48 ft on Wed, Jun 26, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.48 ft | 2013-06-26 |
| 5.68 ft | 2019-09-12 |
| 5.37 ft | 1986-09-27 |
| 5.36 ft | 2020-05-17 |
| 4.87 ft | 1970-06-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River at Miller Bridge near Mchenry, IL | 3.1 mi | McHenry County |
| Fox River near Mchenry, IL | 3.2 mi | McHenry County |
| Fox River (Tailwater) near Mchenry, IL | 3.2 mi | McHenry County |
| Nippersink Creek above Wonder Lake, IL | 5.3 mi | McHenry County |
| Fox River at Johnsburg, IL | 5.5 mi | McHenry 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.