Major Flood
11 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
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Multiple residences threatened along Monterrey Drive west of Batavia. Mill Creek Drive threatened west of Batavia. Residences threatened along Big Woods Drive in Batavia.
14 ft
Residences threatened along Twin Elms Lane in Batavia. Residences threatened along McKee Street west of Batavia.
13.5 ft
Fabyan Parkway threatened west of Batavia.
13 ft
Big Woods Drive threatened in Batavia.
12.5 ft
A few residences threatened along Monterrey Drive west of Batavia. IL-31 threatened between Batavia and North Aurora.
12 ft
Numerous trails threatened in Hawks Bluff Park in Batavia.
11.5 ft
Randall Road threatened in multiple locations in Batavia.
11 ft
Water may near the top of Mooseheart Lake Dam.
10.5 ft
Deerpath Road threatened in Batavia. Glenwood Drive threatened west of Batavia.
10 ft
Main Street threatened in Batavia. McKee Street threatened west of Batavia.
8 ft
Wenmoth Road is threatened west of Batavia. Low-lying trails threatened along Mooseheart Lake and near Randall Road.
7.5 ft
Monterrey Drive threatened west of Batavia.
7 ft
Low-lying trails inundated at Hawks Bluff Park in Batavia.
6.5 ft
A few residential driveways threatened along Main Street in Batavia.
5 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks in and near Batavia.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.0
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 12, 2008 | 9.48 ft | 4,510 cfs |
| Jun 15, 2015 | 7.98 ft | 1,300 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1999 | 7.52 ft | 1,080 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mill Creek (IL) at Batavia?
The Mill Creek (IL) at Batavia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05551330) 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 Mill Creek (IL) at Batavia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mill Creek (IL) at Batavia is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mill Creek (IL) rises?
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Where is the Mill Creek (IL) at Batavia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kane County, Illinois at coordinates 41.8458°N, 88.3492°W. USGS site number: 05551330. 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