Major Flood
17 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14.5 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Structures are threatened at Morton Arboretum.
20 ft
Residences are threatened off Warrenville Road in Lisle.
18 ft
Warrenville Road is threatened in Lisle.
17 ft
Residences are threatened along IL-53 and Arbor Lane south of Glen Ellyn. Roadways are threatened at Morton Arboretum.
16 ft
Numerous roadways and trails are threatened at Morton Arboretum. Roadways are threatened off IL-53 south of Glen Ellyn.
15 ft
IL-53 is threatened along the river near Morton Arboretum between I-88 and IL-56 (Butterfield Road).
14 ft
Water inundates low-lying areas of the floodplain.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
10.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
10.0
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 | 17.79 ft | 1,320 cfs |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 17.37 ft | 1,220 cfs |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 17.26 ft | 1,720 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DEBI2
River
East Branch Du Page River
County
Du Page, IL
Coordinates
41.8317°N, 88.0478°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove?
The East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05540160) 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 near Downers Grove?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove is 14.5 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 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 near Downers Grove gauge located?
The gauge is located in Du Page County, Illinois at coordinates 41.8317°N, 88.0478°W. USGS site number: 05540160. 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