Major Flood
10.5 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
A few residences threatened along Babson Lane and Wildrose Spring Drive north of St Charles. Randall Road threatened north of St Charles.
12 ft
Residential structures threatened along Wild Rose Road and Indian Mound Road north of St Charles. Crane Road threatened north of St Charles.
11 ft
A few residential structures threatened along Crane Road north of St Charles.
10.5 ft
IL-31 threatened north of St Charles.
10 ft
Low-lying residential property threatened along the creek northwest of St Charles.
9.5 ft
Indian Mound Road threatened north of St Charles.
9 ft
Wildrose Spring Drive threatened north of St Charles.
6 ft
Widespread inundation of forest and agricultural land in the floodplain north of St Charles.
5.5 ft
Kane County bike trail threatened between Wild Rose Road and Crane Road.
4.5 ft
Water overtops low lying banks along the creek north of St Charles.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 1965 | 9.66 ft | — |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 8.96 ft | 2,980 cfs |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 8.77 ft | 2,580 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ferson Creek near St Charles?
The Ferson Creek near St Charles gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05551200) 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 Ferson Creek near St Charles?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ferson Creek near St Charles is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ferson Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ferson Creek near St Charles to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Ferson Creek near St Charles gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kane County, Illinois at coordinates 41.9328°N, 88.3408°W. USGS site number: 05551200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Fox River at Montgomery
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey