Deer Creek near Chicago Heights, IL
Is Deer Creek near Chicago Heights, IL flooding right now?
Deer Creek near Chicago Heights, IL measured 3.16 ft on 2026-11-11 15:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.8 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.16 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 13.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.87 ft on Mon, Sep 15, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 13.5 ft | 10.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.87 ft | 2008-09-15 |
| 12.37 ft | 2007-08-24 |
| 12.16 ft | 2006-04-17 |
| 11.98 ft | 2019-06-27 |
| 11.98 ft | 2018-02-21 |
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| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Thorn Creek at Glenwood, IL | 1.8 mi | Cook County |
| Lansing Ditch near Lansing, IL | 3.2 mi | Cook County |
| Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor, IL | 3.3 mi | Cook County |
| Thorn Creek at Thornton, IL | 3.4 mi | Cook County |
| Little Calumet River at Munster, IN | 5.3 mi | Lake 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.