Du Page River near Plainfield, IL
Is Du Page River near Plainfield, IL flooding right now?
Du Page River near Plainfield, IL measured 8.51 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.51 ft
Streamflow
816 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.57 ft on Fri, Apr 19, 2013.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 1.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 6.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.57 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 15.3 ft | 1954-10-11 |
| 13.91 ft | 2017-10-15 |
| 13.7 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 13.18 ft | 2019-05-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook at 87Th Street near Naperville, IL | 2.5 mi | DuPage County |
| West Branch Du Page River near Naperville, IL | 2.7 mi | Will County |
| East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook, IL | 5.3 mi | Will County |
| Des Plaines River at Romeoville, IL | 6.2 mi | Will County |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Romeoville, IL | 6.5 mi | Will 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.