Kress Creek at West Chicago, IL
Is Kress Creek at West Chicago, IL flooding right now?
Kress Creek at West Chicago, IL measured 4.75 ft on 2026-09-22 21:20:00 UTC. That observation was 1.8 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.75 ft
Streamflow
47 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 9.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.37 ft on Sun, Sep 14, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 1.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 1.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 9.5 ft | 4.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.37 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 9.24 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 8.8 ft | 1954-10-10 |
| 7.9 ft | 1964-07-18 |
| 7.67 ft | 2020-05-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook at Forest Preserve near Warrenville, IL | 1.8 mi | DuPage County |
| West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville, IL | 3.2 mi | DuPage County |
| West Branch Du Page River near West Chicago, IL | 4.0 mi | DuPage County |
| St. Joseph Creek at Lisle, IL | 7.5 mi | DuPage County |
| Mill Creek near Batavia, IL | 7.5 mi | Kane 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.