DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR DES PLAINES, IL
Is DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR DES PLAINES, IL flooding right now?
No — DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR DES PLAINES, IL is at 11.29 ft, 3.7 ft below its 15 ft flood stage, as of 18 min ago.
Gauge height
11.29 ft
Streamflow
1,150 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.92 ft on Fri, Apr 19, 2013.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13.5 ft | 2.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.92 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 20.880000000000003 ft | 1986-10-01 |
| 20 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 19.92 ft | 2017-07-14 |
| 19.77 ft | 2020-05-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| MC DONALD CREEK NEAR MOUNT PROSPECT, IL | 1.4 mi | Cook County |
| WELLER CREEK AT DES PLAINES, IL | 3.0 mi | Cook County |
| DES PLAINES R AT ALGONQUIN RD AT DES PLAINES, IL | 3.9 mi | Cook County |
| WF OF NB CHICAGO RIVER AT NORTHBROOK IL | 4.4 mi | Cook County |
| NORTH BRANCH CHICAGO RIVER AT DEERFIELD, IL | 5.7 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.