Major Flood
15 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
16 ft
Residences are threatened along Center Avenue in Homewood and Holbrook Road in Chicago Heights.
14.5 ft
Center Avenue is threatened near the creek in Homewood.
14 ft
Halsted Street is threatened near the creek in Homewood.
13 ft
Holbrook Road is threatened east of Riegel Road in Chicago Heights.
12.5 ft
Riegel Road is threatened near the creek in Homewood.
12 ft
Residences threatened along Ashland Avenue and Hamilton Wood Road in Homewood.
10 ft
Structures threatened in Veterans Memorial Park in Glenwood.
9 ft
Low-lying sections of Idlewild Country Club are inundated in Homewood.
8 ft
Low-lying wooded areas near Riegel Road are inundated.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2006 | 13.08 ft | 2,640 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 12.59 ft | 2,220 cfs |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 12.34 ft | 2,020 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLSI2
River
Butterfield Creek
County
Cook, IL
Coordinates
41.5400°N, 87.6492°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor?
The Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536255) 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 Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Butterfield Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor 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 Butterfield Creek at Flossmoor gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cook County, Illinois at coordinates 41.5400°N, 87.6492°W. USGS site number: 05536255. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Thorn Creek at Thornton
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey