Des Plaines River at River Forest, IL
Is Des Plaines River at River Forest, IL flooding right now?
Des Plaines River at River Forest, IL measured 3.47 ft on 2026-11-11 15:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.5 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.47 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 18.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.98 ft on Fri, Apr 19, 2013.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17.5 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 18.5 ft | 15.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.98 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 18.3 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 17.5 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 15.55 ft | 2017-07-22 |
| 14.42 ft | 2019-05-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Creek at Bellwood, IL | 1.9 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek at Brookfield, IL | 3.1 mi | Cook County |
| Des Plaines River at Riverside, IL | 4.6 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek at Western Springs, IL | 5.5 mi | Cook County |
| Des Plaines River at Lyons, IL | 5.8 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.