Des Plaines River at Algonquin Rd at Des Plaines, IL
Is Des Plaines River at Algonquin Rd at Des Plaines, IL flooding right now?
Des Plaines River at Algonquin Rd at Des Plaines, IL measured 12.55 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 0.4 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.55 ft
Streamflow
1,420 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 21 ft on Sun, Sep 14, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.5 ft | 0.1 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 0.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 7.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 20.24 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 17.92 ft | 2019-09-15 |
| 17.08 ft | 2020-05-02 |
| 15.59 ft | 2020-03-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Weller Creek at Des Plaines, IL | 2.4 mi | Cook County |
| Des Plaines River near Des Plaines, IL | 3.9 mi | Cook County |
| North Branch Chicago River at Niles, IL | 4.4 mi | Cook County |
| Mc Donald Creek near Mount Prospect, IL | 4.7 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek near Elk Grove Village, IL | 6.4 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.