East Branch Du Page River at Lisle
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Du Page County, Illinois on the East Branch Du Page River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05540228, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20.5 ft
Lisle High School is threatened.
19 ft
Residences are threatened at Seven Bridges in Woodridge.
18 ft
Lisle Police Department is threatened. Numerous residences threatened off Four Lakes Avenue east of the river in Lisle.
17.5 ft
US-34 (Ogden Avenue) is threatened near the river in Lisle.
17 ft
Numerous roadways off Maple Avenue are threatened west of the river in Lisle. Numerous roadways threatened off Four Lakes Avenue east of the river in Lisle. Roadways threatened at Seven Bridges in Woodridge.
16.5 ft
Residences are threatened along Lake Drive near Maple Avenue south of Lisle.
16 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee near downtown Lisle. Maple Avenue is threatened east of the river in Lisle. Four Lakes Avenue is threatened east of the river in Lisle.
15.5 ft
Without flood protection, IL-53 is threatened near downtown Lisle. Lake Drive and Forest View Road are threatened near Maple Avenue south of Lisle.
15 ft
Water reaches the top of levee at Lisle Community Park. Low-lying parking lots are threatened at Lisle High School.
13.5 ft
Without flood protection, residences are threatened along Lacey Avenue, River Drive, Dumoulin Avenue, and McKinley Avenue in Lisle. Short Street is threatened west of the river in Lisle. Parking lots are threatened at Lisle Community Park.
12.5 ft
Riverview Drive threatened in Lisle. Without flood protection, Lacey Avenue, River Drive, Dumoulin Avenue, and McKinley Avenue are threatened near the river in Lisle.
12 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks at Lisle Community Park.
10 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks near Seven Bridges in Lisle.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
5.0
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 17, 2013 | 17.5 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 17.5 ft | — |
| May 17, 2020 | 15.91 ft | 1,990 cfs |
| May 17, 2020 | 15.91 ft | 1,990 cfs |
| Aug 13, 1987 | 15.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EBDI2
River
East Branch Du Page River
County
Du Page, IL
Coordinates
41.7928°N, 88.0789°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Branch Du Page River at Lisle?
The East Branch Du Page River at Lisle gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05540228) 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 Lisle?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Branch Du Page River at Lisle is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 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 Lisle gauge located?
The gauge is located in Du Page County, Illinois at coordinates 41.7928°N, 88.0789°W. USGS site number: 05540228. 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