Fox River at South Elgin, IL
Is Fox River at South Elgin, IL flooding right now?
Fox River at South Elgin, IL measured 13.45 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 1.1 ft below its 14.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.45 ft
Streamflow
3,000 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14.5 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.04 ft on Thu, Apr 18, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 0.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14.5 ft | 1.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 1.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 3.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.04 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 14.93 ft | 2017-07-22 |
| 14.92 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 14.85 ft | 1979-03-30 |
| 14.7 ft | 1960-04-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River at South Elgin, Il (Tailwater) | 0.0 mi | Kane County |
| Poplar Creek at Elgin, IL | 2.9 mi | Cook County |
| Tyler Creek at Elgin, IL | 4.3 mi | Kane County |
| Ferson Creek near St. Charles, IL | 4.9 mi | Kane County |
| West Branch Du Page River near West Chicago, IL | 8.4 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.