Is the Lick Creek flooding?
The Lick 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 Lick Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Lick Creek near Chatham, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.74 ft on 17 June 2022, carrying 2,560 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2022 (4 annual peaks). It is currently at 12.08 ft, 11.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lick Creek near Woodside, IL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Lick Creek near Chatham, IL | No flood stage defined | 12.08 ft | — |