Is the Nippersink Creek flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nippersink Creek above Wonder Lake, IL | No flooding | 6.27 ft | 9 ft | |
| Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove, IL | No flooding | 7.32 ft | 11 ft | |
| Nippersink Creek near Greenwood, IL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Nippersink Creek below Wonder Lake, IL | No current data | — | — | — |