Major Flood
15.5 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
11.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Numerous commercial structures threatened near IL-21 (Milwaukee Avenue) and IL-60 (Townline Road). Low-lying sections of Grainger Woods Preserve are inundated.
18 ft
Numerous structures threatened east of IL-21 (Milwaukee Avenue) between IL-60 (Townline Road) and IL-22 (Half-Day Road). Numerous residences threatened east of the river near IL-22 (Half-Day Road). Widespread inundation of residences and businesses along US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) between IL-22 (Half-Day Road) and Lake Cook Road beings.
17 ft
IL-22 (Half-Day Road) threatened just west of the river. US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) threatened between IL-22 (Half-Day Road) and Lake Cook Road.
16 ft
Numerous structures threatened along US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) between IL-22 (Half Day Road) and Deerfield Road. Access route threatened for numerous residences near US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. IL-60 (Townline Road) threatened near the river.
15 ft
Structures threatened along IL-22 (Half-Day Road) just east of the river. Multiple structures threatened near and west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. Deerfield Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails inundated in Half-Day Forest Preserve.
14 ft
Residences threatened east of the river just south of IL-22 (Half-Day Road). Lincolnshire Drive threatened at Wiltshire Lane.
13 ft
Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated.
8 ft
Low-lying section of Des Plaines River Trail threatened near IL-60 (Townline Road).
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
6.0
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
5.5
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 13, 2017 | 16.55 ft | 3,710 cfs |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 16.36 ft | 3,630 cfs |
| Apr 2, 1960 | 15.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LDRI2
River
Des Plaines River
County
Lake, IL
Coordinates
42.2006°N, 87.9186°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire?
The Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05528100) 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 Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Des Plaines River rises?
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Where is the Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Illinois at coordinates 42.2006°N, 87.9186°W. USGS site number: 05528100. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.