Is the West Branch Du Page River flooding?
The West Branch Du Page River 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 West Branch Du Page River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.08 ft on 18 April 2013, carrying 4,160 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1961 (65 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.60 ft, 8.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Du Page River near West Chicago, IL | No flooding | 2.97 ft | 7 ft | |
| West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville, IL | No flooding | 8.60 ft | 12.5 ft | |
| West Branch Du Page River near Naperville, IL | No flooding | 5.34 ft | — |