Thorn Creek at Thornton, IL
Is Thorn Creek at Thornton, IL flooding right now?
Thorn Creek at Thornton, IL measured 2.93 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.1 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.93 ft
Streamflow
53 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 15.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.06 ft on Sun, Jun 14, 1981.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 15.5 ft | 12.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.06 ft | 1981-06-14 |
| 16.87 ft | 1990-11-28 |
| 16.24 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 16 ft | 1957-07-13 |
| 15.95 ft | 1982-12-03 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Thorn Creek at Glenwood, IL | 2.7 mi | Cook County |
| Little Calumet River at South Holland, IL | 2.7 mi | Cook County |
| Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor, IL | 2.9 mi | Cook County |
| Deer Creek near Chicago Heights, IL | 3.4 mi | Cook County |
| Calumet Union Drainage Canal near Markham, IL | 3.6 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.