MC DONALD CREEK NEAR MOUNT PROSPECT, IL
Is MC DONALD CREEK NEAR MOUNT PROSPECT, IL flooding right now?
No — MC DONALD CREEK NEAR MOUNT PROSPECT, IL is at 1.92 ft, 3.1 ft below its 5 ft flood stage, as of 81 min ago.
Gauge height
1.92 ft
Streamflow
33 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.08 ft on Fri, Aug 14, 1987.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 ft | 1.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 3.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.08 ft | 1987-08-14 |
| 8.04 ft | 1957-07-13 |
| 7.73 ft | 1967-06-11 |
| 7.58 ft | 1972-06-20 |
| 7.46 ft | 1982-12-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR DES PLAINES, IL | 1.4 mi | Cook County |
| WELLER CREEK AT DES PLAINES, IL | 3.2 mi | Cook County |
| BUFFALO CREEK NEAR WHEELING, IL | 4.5 mi | Cook County |
| DES PLAINES R AT ALGONQUIN RD AT DES PLAINES, IL | 4.7 mi | Cook County |
| WF OF NB CHICAGO RIVER AT NORTHBROOK IL | 5.0 mi | Cook County |
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