Flag Creek near Willow Springs, IL
Is Flag Creek near Willow Springs, IL flooding right now?
Flag Creek near Willow Springs, IL measured 3.91 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.1 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.91 ft
Streamflow
52 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.71 ft on Thu, Sep 14, 1961.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.71 ft | 1961-09-14 |
| 10.57 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 10.37 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 10.36 ft | 2010-07-24 |
| 10.22 ft | 1976-06-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mcmahon Fen Rivulet 9 near Palos Hills, IL | 3.5 mi | Cook County |
| Sawmill Creek near Lemont, IL | 4.0 mi | DuPage County |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Lemont, IL | 4.8 mi | DuPage County |
| Stony Creek (West) near Worth, IL | 4.9 mi | Cook County |
| Summit Conduit Outfall at Summit, IL | 5.8 mi | Cook 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.