Waubonsee Creek near Oswego, IL
Is Waubonsee Creek near Oswego, IL flooding right now?
Waubonsee Creek near Oswego, IL measured 9.88 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 2.1 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.88 ft
Streamflow
150 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.35 ft on Sun, Oct 15, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 0.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 2.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.35 ft | 2017-10-15 |
| 12.93 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 12.37 ft | 2018-02-21 |
| 12.31 ft | 2019-05-01 |
| 12.14 ft | 2017-05-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River at Montgomery, IL | 2.2 mi | Kane County |
| Blackberry Creek near Montgomery, IL | 4.0 mi | Kane County |
| Blackberry Creek near Yorkville, IL | 6.2 mi | Kendall County |
| Fox River at Yorkville, IL | 7.2 mi | Kendall County |
| Fox River Tailwater at Yorkville, IL | 7.2 mi | Kendall 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.