Des Plaines River at Riverside, IL
Is Des Plaines River at Riverside, IL flooding right now?
Des Plaines River at Riverside, IL measured 4.67 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 2.8 ft below its 7.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.67 ft
Streamflow
1,990 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7.5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.28 ft on Thu, Apr 18, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 4.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.28 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 10 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 9.9 ft | 1987-08-15 |
| 9.87 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 9.82 ft | 1969-01-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines River at Lyons, IL | 1.2 mi | Cook County |
| Summit Conduit at Summit, IL | 1.6 mi | Cook County |
| Summit Conduit Outfall at Summit, IL | 1.8 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek at Brookfield, IL | 2.3 mi | Cook County |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Stickney, IL | 3.5 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.