Hickory Creek at Joliet, IL
Is Hickory Creek at Joliet, IL flooding right now?
Hickory Creek at Joliet, IL measured 10.78 ft on 2026-11-11 15:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 16.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.78 ft
Streamflow
47 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16.5 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.9 ft on Sat, Jun 13, 1981.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16.5 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 13.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.9 ft | 1981-06-13 |
| 32.8 ft | 1957-07-13 |
| 31 ft | 1902-01-01 |
| 30.5 ft | 1947-04-05 |
| 28.8 ft | 1954-10-11 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines River at Route 53 at Joliet, IL | 1.6 mi | Will County |
| Des Plaines River In Lock Channel at Rockdale, IL | 2.0 mi | Will County |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Lockport, IL | 3.8 mi | Will County |
| Des Plaines River at Lockport, IL | 5.6 mi | Will County |
| Chicago Ss Canal at Lockport Controlling Works, IL | 5.7 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.