Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor, IL
Is Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor, IL flooding right now?
Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor, IL measured 4.97 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.0 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.97 ft
Streamflow
47 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.08 ft on Mon, Apr 17, 2006.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.08 ft | 2006-04-17 |
| 12.59 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 12.34 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 11.97 ft | 1982-05-22 |
| 11.89 ft | 1990-11-28 |
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| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Thorn Creek at Glenwood, IL | 1.5 mi | Cook County |
| Thorn Creek at Thornton, IL | 2.9 mi | Cook County |
| Deer Creek near Chicago Heights, IL | 3.3 mi | Cook County |
| Calumet Union Drainage Canal near Markham, IL | 4.0 mi | Cook County |
| Little Calumet River at South Holland, IL | 5.4 mi | Cook 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.