Is the North Branch Chicago River flooding?

Illinois · 2 gauges · Illinois river levels

The North Branch Chicago 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 North Branch Chicago 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 16 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 North Branch Chicago River at Niles, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.13 ft on 13 September 2008, carrying 3,340 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1951 (75 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.08 ft, 9.1 ft below that record.

Drains 100 sq mi · gauge elevation 601 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record