Des Plaines River at Russell, IL
Is Des Plaines River at Russell, IL flooding right now?
Des Plaines River at Russell, IL measured 9.21 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 2.2 ft above its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.21 ft
Streamflow
1,760 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.11 ft on Fri, Jul 14, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 2.7 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 2.2 ft ABOVE |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 0.2 ft ABOVE |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 0.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.11 ft | 2017-07-14 |
| 11.09 ft | 2004-05-23 |
| 10.75 ft | 1986-09-27 |
| 10.75 ft | 1976-03-06 |
| 10.51 ft | 2007-08-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Mill Creek at Hickory Corners, IL | 4.5 mi | Lake County |
| North Mill Creek near Milburn, IL | 4.9 mi | Lake County |
| Mill Creek at Old Mill Creek, IL | 5.6 mi | Lake County |
| Hastings Creek near Lindenhurst, IL | 5.8 mi | Lake County |
| Des Plaines River near Gurnee, IL | 10.1 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.