MILL CREEK AT OLD MILL CREEK, IL
Is MILL CREEK AT OLD MILL CREEK, IL flooding right now?
No — MILL CREEK AT OLD MILL CREEK, IL is at 7.23 ft, 3.8 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 87 min ago.
Gauge height
7.23 ft
Streamflow
70 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.21 ft on Wed, Jul 12, 2017.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 7.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.21 ft | 2017-07-12 |
| 13.18 ft | 2009-06-19 |
| 12.98 ft | 2013-04-15 |
| 12.88 ft | 1976-03-06 |
| 12.77 ft | 2019-09-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH MILL CREEK NEAR MILBURN, IL | 2.6 mi | Lake County |
| HASTINGS CREEK NEAR LINDENHURST, IL | 3.6 mi | Lake County |
| NORTH MILL CREEK AT HICKORY CORNERS, IL | 4.0 mi | Lake County |
| DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR GURNEE, IL | 5.1 mi | Lake County |
| DES PLAINES RIVER AT RUSSELL, IL | 5.6 mi | Lake 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.