Aux Sable Creek near Morris
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Grundy County, Illinois on the Aux Sable Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05541710, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
14 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
I-80 may be threatened west of the creek west of Minooka.
14 ft
Multiple residences threatened at Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park west of Minooka. US-6 threatened west of the creek east of Morris. East Minooka Road threatened west of Minooka.
13 ft
Roadways threatened at Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park west of Minooka.
9 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks along the creek between Morris and Minooka.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2007 | 14.52 ft | 9,970 cfs |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 14.52 ft | 9,970 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 13.97 ft | 9,850 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 13.97 ft | 9,850 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 13.07 ft | 8,070 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MOXI2
River
Aux Sable Creek
County
Grundy, IL
Coordinates
41.4169°N, 88.3478°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Aux Sable Creek near Morris?
The Aux Sable Creek near Morris gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05541710) 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 Aux Sable Creek near Morris?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Aux Sable Creek near Morris is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Aux Sable Creek rises?
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Where is the Aux Sable Creek near Morris gauge located?
The gauge is located in Grundy County, Illinois at coordinates 41.4169°N, 88.3478°W. USGS site number: 05541710. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey