Is the Wf of Nb Chicago River flooding?
The Wf of Nb Chicago River 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 Wf of Nb Chicago River 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 Wf of Nb Chicago River at Northbrook IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.10 ft on 14 August 1987, carrying 1,190 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1953 (73 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.20 ft, 8.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wf of Nb Chicago River at Deerfield, IL | No flooding | 7.48 ft | 13 ft | |
| Wf of Nb Chicago River at Northbrook IL | No flooding | 1.20 ft | 7 ft |