Is the East Branch Du Page River flooding?

Illinois · 2 gauges · Illinois river levels

The East Branch Du Page River 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 East Branch Du Page River 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 13 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 East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.79 ft on 18 April 2013, carrying 1,320 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1954 (52 annual peaks). It is currently at 12.64 ft, 5.1 ft below that record.

Drains 27 sq mi · gauge elevation 660 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record