Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.5 ft
US-12 is threatened at Solon Mills.
19 ft
North Solon Road threatened near US-12 at Solon Mills.
18.5 ft
US-12 is threatened west of Fox Lake.
17.5 ft
Wisconsin and Southern Railroad tracks threatened west and east of Spring Grove.
17 ft
Wilmot Road is threatened east of Spring Grove.
16.5 ft
Industrial structures threatened along Winn Road in Spring Grove. Solon Road/Main Street and Winn Road north of the creek are threatened in Spring Grove. South Solon Road threatened near US-12 at Solon Mills.
16 ft
A few structures threatened along Blivin Street in Spring Grove. Blivin Street threatened in Spring Grove.
14.5 ft
Numerous residences along creek near US-12 and State Park Road are threatened west of Fox Lake. Parking lots along Winn Road threatened south of the creek in Spring Grove.
14 ft
Roadways at Nippersink Canoe Base are threatened east of Spring Grove.
13.5 ft
A few residences are threatened along Linden Road east of Spring Grove. Spring Grove fish hatchery property is threatened.
13 ft
Linden Road is threatened east of Spring Grove. Boathouses threatened along the creek near US-12 and State Park Road.
10 ft
Prairie Club campground threatened west of Spring Grove.
9 ft
Large sections of Nippersink Canoe Base Conservation Area are threatened east of Spring Grove.
6.5 ft
McHenry County considers closure of Nippersink Creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
3
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 25, 1986 | 14.26 ft | 2,910 cfs |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 13.84 ft | 2,950 cfs |
| Jun 14, 1999 | 13.73 ft | 2,870 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NIPI2
River
Nippersink Creek
County
McHenry, IL
Coordinates
42.4433°N, 88.2475°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove?
The Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05548280) 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 Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nippersink Creek rises?
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Where is the Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove gauge located?
The gauge is located in McHenry County, Illinois at coordinates 42.4433°N, 88.2475°W. USGS site number: 05548280. 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