Major Flood
19.5 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
17.5 ft
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Jefferson Street (US-52) and Cottage Street (IL-59) threatened in Shorewood.
24 ft
Industrial structures threatened along Amendodge Drive in Shorewood.
23 ft
Residential structures threatened off Westshore Drive in Shorewood. I-55 is inundated in numerous locations near Joliet, Shorewood, and Channahon. IL-59 is threatened near the river just north of Caton Farm Road.
22.5 ft
Structures threatened along Oakwood Drive in Shorewood.
22 ft
I-55 is threatened near US-52. Numerous structures threatened along Jefferson Street (US-52) west of the river in Shorewood.
21.5 ft
I-55 is threatened between I-80 and US-6 near Channahon. A few residential structures threatened along Valencia Drive in Shorewood.
21 ft
A few structures threatened along Channahon Street in Shorewood. Access route to numerous residences off Deer Run Trail threatened. Access route to numerous residences off Caton Farm Road near I-55 threatened. Oakwood Drive threatened in Shorewood. Recreation fields near Black Road and I-55 frontage road are inundated.
19.5 ft
A residential structure is threatened along Westshore Drive in Shorewood. Westshore Drive is threatened just west of IL-59. Caton Farm Road is threatened just west of I-55.
19 ft
Seil Road threatened at Raven Road in Shorewood.
18.5 ft
A few structures threatened along Jefferson Street (US-52) west of the river in Shorewood. Clark Drive is inundated just west of IL-59. Numerous residential properties are threatened just south of Caton Farm Road near I-55.
17.5 ft
Numerous sections of Rolf Road and Lily Cache Road west of Louis Joliet Mall are inundated. Lower portions of Electric Park in Plainfield are inundated. The west I-55 frontage road is threatened between Black Road and Jefferson Street. Parking lot threatened at Hammel Woods just north of Jefferson Street (US-52) in Shorewood.
16 ft
Clark Drive threatened in Shorewood.
15 ft
Trails are inundated at Hammel Woods in Shorewood.
14 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks along the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
10.0
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
9.5
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 | 24.03 ft | 17,300 cfs |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 21.54 ft | 13,100 cfs |
| Oct 10, 1954 | 21.06 ft | 12,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Du Page River at Shorewood?
The Du Page River at Shorewood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05540500) 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 Du Page River at Shorewood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Du Page River at Shorewood is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17.5 feet, and major flooding at 19.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Du Page River rises?
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Where is the Du Page River at Shorewood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Will County, Illinois at coordinates 41.5223°N, 88.1929°W. USGS site number: 05540500. 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 and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.