Is the Nippersink Creek flooding?

Illinois · 4 gauges · Illinois river levels

The Nippersink Creek is tracked by 4 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 Nippersink Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.26 ft on 26 September 1986, carrying 2,910 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1960 (61 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.32 ft, 6.9 ft below that record.

Drains 192 sq mi · gauge elevation 746 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Nippersink Creek above Wonder Lake, ILNo flooding6.27 ft9 ft
Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove, ILNo flooding7.32 ft11 ft
Nippersink Creek near Greenwood, ILNo current data
Nippersink Creek below Wonder Lake, ILNo current data
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.