West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville, IL
Is West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville, IL flooding right now?
West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville, IL measured 8.60 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.9 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.60 ft
Streamflow
288 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 17.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 18 ft on Sun, Sep 14, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 2.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 17.5 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 17.08 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 14.8 ft | 1954-10-10 |
| 14.19 ft | 2015-06-16 |
| 13.91 ft | 2020-05-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook at Forest Preserve near Warrenville, IL | 1.4 mi | DuPage County |
| Kress Creek at West Chicago, IL | 3.2 mi | DuPage County |
| St. Joseph Creek at Lisle, IL | 4.9 mi | DuPage County |
| East Branch Dupage River at Short St at Lisle, IL | 5.0 mi | DuPage County |
| St. Joseph Creek at Route 34 at Lisle, IL | 5.4 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.