Is the Salt Creek flooding?

Illinois · 12 gauges · Illinois river levels

The Salt Creek is tracked by 12 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 Salt Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 8 of 12 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.

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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 Salt Creek near Greenview, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.50 ft on 19 May 1943, carrying 41,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1942 (84 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.30 ft, 19.2 ft below that record.

Drains 1,804 sq mi · gauge elevation 479 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Salt Creek at Rolling Meadows, ILNo flooding2.88 ft8.5 ft
Salt Creek at Elk Grove Village, ILNo flooding13.14 ft17 ft
Salt Creek at Wood Dale, ILNo flooding8.44 ft12.5 ft
Salt Creek at Elmhurst, ILNo flooding6.47 ft11 ft
Salt Creek at 22Nd Street at Oak Brook, ILNo flooding49.74 ft54 ft
Salt Creek at Western Springs, ILNo flooding3.99 ft7.5 ft
Salt Creek near Rowell, ILNo flooding9.24 ft15 ft
Salt Creek near Greenview, ILNo flooding1.30 ft16 ft
Salt Creek near Elk Grove Village, ILNo current data
Salt Creek at Brookfield, ILNo current data
Salt Creek at Higgins Rd near Elk Grove Village, ILNo flood stage defined5.43 ft
Salt Creek near Farmer City, ILNo flood stage defined689.91 ft
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.