RIVER GAUGE · BIG BUREAU CREEK
Big Bureau Creek at Princeton
Bureau County, Illinois
Water level2.70 ft
Flow9 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood14 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1974 | 16.01 ft | 12,500 cfs |
| Jan 23, 1938 | 15.88 ft | 11,800 cfs |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 15.73 ft | 12,000 cfs |
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