Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Widespread inundation of structures and roadways in the floodplain reaches multiple blocks from the creek in Northlake, Stone Park, Melrose Park, Bellwood, and Westchester. Kindred Hospital Chicago Northlake may be threatened. Northlake Fire Department may be threatened. Union Pacific West railroad tracks are threatened in Bellwood.
13 ft
A few residences may be threatened off Cermak Road near the creek in Broadview. North Avenue is threatened in Northlake. Lake Street is threatened in Stone Park. Roosevelt Road is threatened in Westchester.
12.5 ft
I-280 (Eisenhower Expressway) is threatened in Bellwood and Westchester. Manheim Road is threatened in Stone Park.
12 ft
Numerous residences are threatened at Meadowcreek Mobile Home Park and near Lake Street and Manheim Road in Melrose Park and Stone Park. A few residences are threatened off Harrison Street near the creek in Bellwood. St Charles Road, Washington Boulevard, and Madison Street are threatened in Bellwood.
11 ft
Numerous minor roadways are threatened near the creek in Northlake, Stone Park, Melrose Park.
10.5 ft
A few roadways are threatened at Meadowcreek Mobile Home Park in Melrose Park and Stone Park. Low-lying sections of Stevenson Park are inundated in Bellwood.
9.5 ft
Water begins to be diverted into Addison Creek Reservoir to reduce flood impacts.
8 ft
Low-lying trails are threatened near Hansen Park in Northlake.
5 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks near Hansen Park in Northlake.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.0
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2010 | 13.57 ft | 1,040 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 13.16 ft | 1,120 cfs |
| Aug 13, 1987 | 12.84 ft | 1,120 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Addison Creek at Bellwood?
The Addison Creek at Bellwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05532000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Addison Creek at Bellwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Addison Creek at Bellwood is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Addison Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Addison Creek at Bellwood to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Addison Creek at Bellwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cook County, Illinois at coordinates 41.8819°N, 87.8689°W. USGS site number: 05532000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Des Plaines River at Riverside
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey