Major Flood
13.5 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
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Industrial structures east of the creek are threatened south of Ford Heights.
15 ft
Cottage Grove Avenue is threatened near the creek in Sauk Village.
14.5 ft
Medgar Evans Center is threatened in Ford Heights. Industrial structures west of the creek are threatened south of Ford Heights.
14 ft
Numerous residences are threatened along Deer Creek Drive in Ford Heights. US30 is threatened in Ford Heights.
13 ft
Numerous residences are threatened along Deer Creek Drive in Ford Heights. Sauk Trail is threatened near the creek east of Steger. Joe Orr Road is threatened north of Ford Heights.
12 ft
Structures are threatened near Cottage Grove Avenue in Glenwood. Kennedy Lane is threatened in Ford Heights.
10 ft
Water overtops numerous low-lying banks in Steger and Ford Heights.
9 ft
Low-lying agricultural land is inundated north of Ford Heights.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
3.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2008 | 12.87 ft | 1,320 cfs |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 12.37 ft | 1,320 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2006 | 12.16 ft | 873 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Deer Creek near Chicago Heights?
The Deer Creek near Chicago Heights gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536235) 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 Deer Creek near Chicago Heights?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Deer Creek near Chicago Heights is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Deer Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Deer Creek near Chicago Heights 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 Deer Creek near Chicago Heights gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cook County, Illinois at coordinates 41.5208°N, 87.5903°W. USGS site number: 05536235. 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