Is the Blackberry Creek flooding?

Illinois · 2 gauges · Illinois river levels

The Blackberry Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Illinois. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Blackberry Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Illinois river levels.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Blackberry Creek near Yorkville, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.16 ft on 18 July 1996, carrying 5,510 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1961 (65 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.78 ft, 6.4 ft below that record.

Drains 70 sq mi · gauge elevation 612 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Blackberry Creek near Yorkville, IL	Near flood stage	6.78 ft	7 ft	76 min ago
Blackberry Creek near Montgomery, IL	No flooding	6.11 ft	10 ft	76 min ago

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.