North Branch Chicago River at Niles, IL
Is North Branch Chicago River at Niles, IL flooding right now?
North Branch Chicago River at Niles, IL measured 0.77 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.77 ft
Streamflow
28 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.13 ft on Sun, Sep 14, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 11.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.13 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 12.12 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 11.35 ft | 1987-08-14 |
| 10.63 ft | 1997-02-21 |
| 10.5 ft | 1938-06-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nb Chicago River at N Pulaski Road at Chicago, IL | 4.3 mi | Cook County |
| Des Plaines River at Algonquin Rd at Des Plaines, IL | 4.4 mi | Cook County |
| Nb Chicago River at Albany Avenue at Chicago, IL | 5.3 mi | Cook County |
| Weller Creek at Des Plaines, IL | 6.8 mi | Cook County |
| Des Plaines River near Des Plaines, IL | 7.0 mi | Cook 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.