Is the Thorn Creek flooding?
The Thorn 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 Thorn Creek 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Thorn Creek at Thornton, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.06 ft on 14 June 1981, carrying 4,140 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1947 (79 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.00 ft, 13.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Creek at Glenwood, IL | No flooding | 2.91 ft | 8.5 ft | |
| Thorn Creek at Thornton, IL | No flooding | 4.00 ft | 9 ft |