Major Flood
8.5 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.5 ft
Numerous residences are inundated in Oak Forest and Midlothian.
8.5 ft
Numerous residences are threatened in Robbins. 159th Street (US-6) and Cicero Avenue (IL-50) are threatened in Oak Forest.
7.5 ft
A few residences are threatened upstream of the gauge.
7 ft
Forest Avenue is threatened in Oak Forest.
6.5 ft
Waverly Avenue, Oak Avenue, 155th Street, and 160th Street are threatned in Oak Forest. Trails are threatened in Midlothian Meadows Forest Preserve.
5.5 ft
Low-lying areas of Midlothian Meadows Forest Preserve are inundated.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1947 | 9.5 ft | — |
| Jul 12, 1957 | 9 ft | 550 cfs |
| Oct 9, 1954 | 8.49 ft | 569 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Midlothian Creek at Oak Forest?
The Midlothian Creek at Oak Forest gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536340) 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 Midlothian Creek at Oak Forest?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Midlothian Creek at Oak Forest is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Midlothian Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Midlothian Creek at Oak Forest 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 Midlothian Creek at Oak Forest gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cook County, Illinois at coordinates 41.6141°N, 87.7295°W. USGS site number: 05536340. 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