Salt Creek at Elmhurst, IL
Is Salt Creek at Elmhurst, IL flooding right now?
Salt Creek at Elmhurst, IL measured 6.54 ft on 2026-09-22 20:20:00 UTC. That observation was 4.5 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.54 ft
Streamflow
257 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.83 ft on Sun, Aug 27, 1972.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 7.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.83 ft | 1972-08-27 |
| 13.9 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 13.88 ft | 1979-03-04 |
| 13.75 ft | 1967-06-12 |
| 13.68 ft | 2010-07-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek at 22Nd Street at Oak Brook, IL | 2.9 mi | DuPage County |
| Addison Creek at Bellwood, IL | 4.7 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek at Western Springs, IL | 5.2 mi | Cook County |
| Salt Creek at Wood Dale, IL | 5.5 mi | DuPage County |
| East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove, IL | 5.9 mi | DuPage 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.