Major Flood
9.5 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
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
Neltnor Boulevard (IL-59) and Fabyan Parkway threatened.
12.5 ft
Winfield Township Highway Department property threatened.
11 ft
A few residences threatened along Gunness Drive.
10.5 ft
Wilson Street threatened at Joliet Street.
9.5 ft
Joliet Street threatened south of Wilson Street.
9 ft
A few residences threatened along May Street.
8.5 ft
Roosevelt Road (IL-38) threatened near Pearl Road. Town Road threatened.
8 ft
Widespread inundation of agricultural land between West Chicago and Fermilab.
7.5 ft
Joy Road, May Street, and Circle Drive threatened.
6.5 ft
Low-lying roadways threatened at Fermilab.
5.5 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks near West Chicago.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
3.5
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, 2008 | 9.37 ft | 2,100 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 9.24 ft | 1,980 cfs |
| Oct 9, 1954 | 8.8 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kress Creek near West Chicago?
The Kress Creek near West Chicago gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05540060) 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 Kress Creek near West Chicago?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kress Creek near West Chicago is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kress Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kress Creek near West Chicago 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 Kress Creek near West Chicago gauge located?
The gauge is located in Du Page County, Illinois at coordinates 41.8564°N, 88.2042°W. USGS site number: 05540060. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey