Flag Creek near Willow Springs
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cook County, Illinois on the Flag Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05533000, 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
13 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
German Church Road is threatened in Willow Springs.
15 ft
Widespread inundation of the floodplain in Burr Ridge and Willow Springs affects numerous residences, structures, and roadways.
14.5 ft
Structures are threatened at Score Sports Center in Willow Springs. Residences are threatened along Hess Lane at Wolf Road in Willow Springs.
14 ft
Pleasantview Fire Station 2 is threatened in Burr Ridge. 79th Street is threatened near the creek in Burr Ridge.
13.5 ft
Residences threatened along Wolf Road near 79th Street in Burr Ridge. Wolf Road is threatened north of German Church Road in Willow Springs.
12.5 ft
Wolf Road is threatened near 79th Street in Burr Ridge. Hess Lane is threatened near Wolf Road in Willow Springs.
12 ft
A few structures are threatened near Wolf Road and German Church Road in Willow Springs. 91st Street is threatened west of the creek in Willow Springs.
11 ft
Vale Court threatened near the creek in Willow Springs.
10.5 ft
Score Sports Center parking lot is threatened in Willow Springs.
10 ft
Orchard Road is threatened at 91st Street in Willow Springs. Athletic fields are threatened at Walker Park in Burr Ridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
3.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 1961 | 13.71 ft | 2,680 cfs |
| Sep 13, 1961 | 13.71 ft | 2,680 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 10.57 ft | 2,610 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 10.57 ft | 2,610 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 10.37 ft | 2,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flag Creek near Willow Springs?
The Flag Creek near Willow Springs gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05533000) 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 Flag Creek near Willow Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flag Creek near Willow Springs is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Flag Creek rises?
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Where is the Flag Creek near Willow Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cook County, Illinois at coordinates 41.7389°N, 87.8969°W. USGS site number: 05533000. 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