East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook, IL
Is East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook, IL flooding right now?
East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook, IL measured 16.27 ft on 2026-09-22 20:40:00 UTC. That observation was 3.7 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
16.27 ft
Streamflow
246 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.54 ft on Thu, Apr 18, 2013.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 1.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.54 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 24.04 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 23.75 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 22.92 ft | 2017-10-15 |
| 22.5 ft | 1997-02-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Du Page River near Naperville, IL | 3.2 mi | Will County |
| Des Plaines River near Lemont, IL | 3.8 mi | Will County |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Lemont, IL | 4.5 mi | Cook County |
| Spring Brook at 87Th Street near Naperville, IL | 4.8 mi | DuPage County |
| East Branch Dupage River at Short St at Lisle, IL | 5.2 mi | DuPage 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.