Salt Creek at Elk Grove Village, IL
Is Salt Creek at Elk Grove Village, IL flooding right now?
Salt Creek at Elk Grove Village, IL measured 11.84 ft on 2026-11-11 15:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.2 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
11.84 ft
Streamflow
18 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.3 ft on Sat, Sep 13, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 11.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.3 ft | 2008-09-13 |
| 22.3 ft | 1987-08-14 |
| 21.3 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 20.8 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 20.7 ft | 1997-02-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek near Elk Grove Village, IL | 0.3 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek at Higgins Rd near Elk Grove Village, IL | 1.4 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek at Wood Dale, IL | 3.4 mi | DuPage County |
| Salt Creek at Rolling Meadows, IL | 3.4 mi | Cook County |
| Weller Creek at Des Plaines, IL | 5.0 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.