Wf of Nb Chicago River at Northbrook IL
Is Wf of Nb Chicago River at Northbrook IL flooding right now?
Wf of Nb Chicago River at Northbrook IL measured 0.89 ft on 2026-11-11 15:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.1 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.89 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 8.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.1 ft on Fri, Aug 14, 1987.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 8.5 ft | 7.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.1 ft | 1987-08-14 |
| 9.66 ft | 1982-07-22 |
| 9.65 ft | 1957-07-13 |
| 8.86 ft | 1967-06-10 |
| 8.77 ft | 2001-10-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Chicago River at Deerfield, IL | 1.3 mi | Lake County |
| Wf of Nb Chicago River at Deerfield, IL | 2.3 mi | Lake County |
| Skokie River near Highland Park, IL | 2.4 mi | Lake County |
| Des Plaines River near Des Plaines, IL | 4.4 mi | Cook County |
| Mc Donald Creek near Mount Prospect, IL | 5.0 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.