Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire, IL
Is Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire, IL flooding right now?
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire, IL measured 10.71 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 1.8 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.71 ft
Streamflow
1,040 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 15.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.55 ft on Thu, Jul 13, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11.5 ft | 0.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 1.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 15.5 ft | 4.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.55 ft | 2017-07-13 |
| 16.36 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 15.9 ft | 1960-04-03 |
| 15.75 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 15.07 ft | 2019-09-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek at Prairie View, IL | 2.0 mi | Lake County |
| Wf of Nb Chicago River at Deerfield, IL | 3.9 mi | Lake County |
| Buffalo Creek near Wheeling, IL | 3.9 mi | Cook County |
| Skokie River at Lake Forest, IL | 4.3 mi | Lake County |
| Wf of Nb Chicago River at Northbrook IL | 6.1 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.