Major Flood
19 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Residences are threatened along Exchange Street east of Crete.
24 ft
Burville Road is threatened east of Crete.
19 ft
Steger Road is threatened east of Crete.
17.5 ft
Residences are threatened along Hickory Street east of Crete.
15.5 ft
Old Post Road is threatened east of Crete.
15 ft
Exchange Street is threatened east of the creek east of Crete. Bermer Road is threatened south of creek.
14.5 ft
Anne Lane is threatened east of Crete. Low-lying portions of Longwood Golf Course inundated.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
7.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2011 | 17.72 ft | 2,130 cfs |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 17.43 ft | 1,970 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 17.09 ft | 1,780 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Plum Creek (IL) near Crete?
The Plum Creek (IL) near Crete gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536162) 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 Plum Creek (IL) near Crete?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Plum Creek (IL) near Crete is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Plum Creek (IL) rises?
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Where is the Plum Creek (IL) near Crete gauge located?
The gauge is located in Will County, Illinois at coordinates 41.4357°N, 87.5716°W. USGS site number: 05536162. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Hart Ditch at Dyer
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey