East Branch Dupage River at Short St at Lisle, IL
Is East Branch Dupage River at Short St at Lisle, IL flooding right now?
East Branch Dupage River at Short St at Lisle, IL measured 6.70 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.70 ft
Streamflow
191 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.5 ft on Thu, Apr 18, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 9.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.5 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 15.91 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 15.4 ft | 1987-08-14 |
| 15.3 ft | 1983-07-02 |
| 14.9 ft | 1954-10-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Creek at Lisle, IL | 0.7 mi | DuPage County |
| St. Joseph Creek at Route 34 at Lisle, IL | 0.8 mi | DuPage County |
| East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove, IL | 3.1 mi | DuPage County |
| West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville, IL | 5.1 mi | DuPage County |
| East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook, IL | 5.2 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.