East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove, IL
Is East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove, IL flooding right now?
East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove, IL measured 12.59 ft on 2026-09-22 21:20:00 UTC. That observation was 1.9 ft below its 14.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.59 ft
Streamflow
85 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14.5 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.79 ft on Thu, Apr 18, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 1.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14.5 ft | 1.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 4.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.79 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 17.37 ft | 2010-07-24 |
| 17.26 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 16.94 ft | 1972-08-26 |
| 16.78 ft | 1954-10-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Creek at Route 34 at Lisle, IL | 2.3 mi | DuPage County |
| St. Joseph Creek at Lisle, IL | 2.5 mi | DuPage County |
| East Branch Dupage River at Short St at Lisle, IL | 3.1 mi | DuPage County |
| Salt Creek at 22Nd Street at Oak Brook, IL | 5.8 mi | DuPage County |
| Salt Creek at Elmhurst, IL | 5.9 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.