Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16.5 ft
IL-47 (Bridge Street) is threatened at the creek in Yorkville.
15 ft
West Veterans Parkway is threatened in Yorkville.
14.5 ft
Water begins to bypass the main channel westward toward Bristol.
14 ft
A few structures are threatened along Lexington Circle in Yorkville.
13.5 ft
Athletic fields are inundated at Bridge Park in Yorkville.
13 ft
Galena Road threatened north of Yorkville.
12.5 ft
Structures are threatened at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Yorkville.
12 ft
Parking lots are threatened at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Yorkville.
11.5 ft
Bristol Ridge Road is threatened in Yorkville. Lexington Circle is threatened in Yorkville. River Street is threatened in Yorkville.
8 ft
Agricultural land floods along the creek.
7 ft
Numerous sections of Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Yorkville inundated. Water overtops low-lying banks at Jaycee Pond in Yorkville.
6 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks near Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Yorkville.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 1996 | 13.16 ft | 5,510 cfs |
| Feb 22, 1997 | 9.96 ft | 2,040 cfs |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 9.94 ft | 2,130 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
YRKI2
River
Blackberry Creek
County
Kendall, IL
Coordinates
41.6717°N, 88.4414°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blackberry Creek at Yorkville?
The Blackberry Creek at Yorkville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05551700) 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 Yorkville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blackberry Creek at Yorkville is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 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 Yorkville 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 Yorkville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kendall County, Illinois at coordinates 41.6717°N, 88.4414°W. USGS site number: 05551700. 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