Is the St. Joseph Creek flooding?
The St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is St. Joseph Creek at Lisle, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.10 ft on 14 August 1987, carrying 1,230 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1986 (4 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Creek at Route 34 at Lisle, IL | No flooding | 4.73 ft | 11 ft | |
| St. Joseph Creek at Lisle, IL | No current data | — | — | — |
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.