West Branch Du Page River near West Chicago, IL
Is West Branch Du Page River near West Chicago, IL flooding right now?
West Branch Du Page River near West Chicago, IL measured 2.97 ft on 2026-09-22 20:55:00 UTC. That observation was 4.0 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.97 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.28 ft on Sat, Sep 13, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.28 ft | 2008-09-13 |
| 11.17 ft | 2010-07-24 |
| 11.12 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 11.09 ft | 2020-05-15 |
| 10.91 ft | 2001-10-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kress Creek at West Chicago, IL | 4.0 mi | DuPage County |
| Spring Brook at Forest Preserve near Warrenville, IL | 5.2 mi | DuPage County |
| West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville, IL | 6.5 mi | DuPage County |
| Fox River at South Elgin, IL | 8.4 mi | Kane County |
| Fox River at South Elgin, Il (Tailwater) | 8.4 mi | Kane 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.