Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove, IL
Is Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove, IL flooding right now?
Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove, IL measured 7.32 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.7 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.32 ft
Streamflow
649 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.26 ft on Fri, Sep 26, 1986.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 0.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.26 ft | 1986-09-26 |
| 13.84 ft | 2019-09-14 |
| 13.73 ft | 1999-06-15 |
| 13.71 ft | 2000-06-14 |
| 13.7 ft | 1960-04-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lake Drain near Twin Lakes, Wi-Il | 3.5 mi | McHenry County |
| Fox River at Johnsburg, IL | 4.7 mi | McHenry County |
| Nippersink Creek below Wonder Lake, IL | 5.3 mi | McHenry County |
| Fox River at Wilmot, WI | 5.8 mi | Kenosha County |
| Nippersink Creek above Wonder Lake, IL | 7.4 mi | McHenry 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.