East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove
Du Page County, Illinois
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
When the water runs low
- 10.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
- 10.0
River nears zero flow.
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