Major Flood
24 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Water treatment plant property is threatened at Indian Boundary Park in Bolingbrook.
27.5 ft
IL-53 threatened north of Royce Road in Bolingbrook.
26 ft
Residential structures threatened at Seven Bridges in Woodridge.
25.5 ft
Roadways and parking lots threatened in Trout Farm Park in Bolingbrook.
25 ft
Athletic fields are threatened at Indian Boundary Park in Bolingbrook.
24.5 ft
Hobson Road threatened in Woodridge.
24 ft
Structures threatened at the Royce Road Water Reclamation Facility and the Animal Control and Care Facility in Bolingbrook.
23 ft
Royce Road is threatened east of the River near Bolingbrook. Weber Road/Washington Street is threatened between Bolingbrook and Naperville.
22 ft
Low-lying trails of Trout Farm Park are inundated in Bolingbrook.
20 ft
DuPage River Greenway Trail is threatened east of the river near Royce Road in Bolingbrook. Trails threatened at Green Valley Forest Preserve near Woodridge.
18 ft
Low-lying areas of the DuPage River Greenway are inundated along the river near Royce Road in Bolingbrook. Low-lying property inundated at the Royce Road Water Reclamation Facility in Bolingbrook.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
14.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
13.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2013 | 25.54 ft | 4,600 cfs |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 24.04 ft | 2,250 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 23.75 ft | 3,980 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BOLI2
River
East Branch Du Page River
County
Will, IL
Coordinates
41.7181°N, 88.0706°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook?
The East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05540250) 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 East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Branch Du Page River rises?
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Where is the East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook gauge located?
The gauge is located in Will County, Illinois at coordinates 41.7181°N, 88.0706°W. USGS site number: 05540250. 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.