Is the Shoal Creek flooding?

Illinois · 2 gauges · Illinois river levels

The Shoal 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 Shoal 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.

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 Shoal Creek near Breese, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.60 ft on 19 May 1943, carrying 52,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1910 (85 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.08 ft, 24.5 ft below that record.

Drains 735 sq mi · gauge elevation 413 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Shoal Creek near Pierron, IL	No flood stage defined	42.13 ft	—	61 min ago
Shoal Creek near Breese, IL	No flood stage defined	1.08 ft	—	46 min ago

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.