Major Flood
12.5 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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Numerous residences are threatened off Concord Drive in Montgomery.
15.5 ft
Multiple residences threatened near US-30 (Base Line Road) and Orchard Road west of Montgomery.
15 ft
Concord Drive is threatened in Montgomery.
13 ft
Jericho Road is threatened at creek in Montgomery.
12 ft
Water begins to bypass the main channel eastward toward Montgomery. Numerous residences threatened along Willow Lane, Park Lane, and Brookside Lane between Montgomery and Yorkville.
11.5 ft
Roadways are threatened at Jericho Lake Park in Montgomery.
11 ft
Willow Lane, Park Lane, and Brookside Lane threatened near the creek between Montgomery and Yorkville.
9 ft
Low-lying sections of Blackberry Trail Park are inundated in Montgomery.
8.5 ft
Low-lying trails along the creek are threatened.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
3
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 17, 1996 | 13.5 ft | — |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 10.69 ft | 1,740 cfs |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 9.3 ft | 1,080 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blackberry Creek at Montgomery?
The Blackberry Creek at Montgomery gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05551675) 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 Blackberry Creek at Montgomery?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blackberry Creek at Montgomery is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Blackberry Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Blackberry Creek at Montgomery 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 Blackberry Creek at Montgomery gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kane County, Illinois at coordinates 41.7408°N, 88.3833°W. USGS site number: 05551675. 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