Is the Silver Creek flooding?

Illinois · 3 gauges · Illinois river levels

The Silver Creek is tracked by 3 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 Silver Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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 3 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 Silver Creek near Troy, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.32 ft on 27 December 2015, carrying 14,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1966 (59 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.72 ft, 16.6 ft below that record.

Drains 154 sq mi · gauge elevation 439 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Silver Creek near Troy, ILNo flood stage defined3.72 ft
Silver Creek at Route 161 near Mascoutah, ILNo flood stage defined8.24 ft
Silver Creek near Freeburg, ILNo flood stage defined0.73 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.