Plum Creek near Crete, IL
Is Plum Creek near Crete, IL flooding right now?
Plum Creek near Crete, IL measured 7.96 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.96 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.72 ft on Thu, Jun 9, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13.5 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 11.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.72 ft | 2011-06-09 |
| 17.43 ft | 2018-02-20 |
| 17.09 ft | 2019-09-28 |
| 15.83 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 15.62 ft | 2010-08-03 |
Last 7 days
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| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek near Chicago Heights, IL | 6.0 mi | Cook County |
| Lansing Ditch near Lansing, IL | 6.8 mi | Cook County |
| Thorn Creek at Glenwood, IL | 7.0 mi | Cook County |
| Turkey Creek at Joliet St at Schererville, IN | 8.2 mi | Lake County |
| Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor, IL | 8.2 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.