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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Numerous residences threatened near the river and Plainfield-Naperville Road south of Naperville.
16 ft
Renwick Road is threatened at the river in Plainfield. Lockport Street is threatened at the river in downtown Plainfield. Naperville Road is threatened near downtown Plainfield. West 127th Street is threatened near the river north of Plainfield.
15.5 ft
Numerous structures in downtown Plainfield near the river are threatened. IL-59/US-30 is threated at the underpass near the river in downtown Plainfield.
15 ft
Numerous structures threatened west of Louis Joliet Mall. Numerous residences threatened near Renwick Road and River Road south of Plainfield. Numerous residences are threatened west of Naperville Road near downtown Plainfield.
13.5 ft
West 135th Street is threatened at the river north of Plainfield.
13 ft
Naperville Road is threatened at Marina Drive north of Plainfield.
11 ft
Lower portions of Electric Park in Plainfield are inundated.
10.5 ft
Water covers boat launch west of Naperville-Plainfield Rd at 135th Street. Some backyard flooding occurs along SW corner of Weller Drive.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
6.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
6.0
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 18, 2013 | 16.57 ft | 10,800 cfs |
| Oct 10, 1954 | 15.3 ft | — |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 13.91 ft | 6,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Du Page River near Plainfield?
The Du Page River near Plainfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05540290) 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 near Plainfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Du Page River near Plainfield is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Du Page River rises?
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Where is the Du Page River near Plainfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Will County, Illinois at coordinates 41.6900°N, 88.1664°W. USGS site number: 05540290. 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.