Salt Creek (IL) at Elk Grove Village
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cook County, Illinois on the Salt Creek (IL). Live water level data from USGS gauge 05531045, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
23 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Residences are threatened along Wasdale Avenue and Carlisle Avenue in Elk Grove Village. Residences threatened along Morrison Boulevard in Elk Grove Village. Arlington Heights Road bridge is inundated.
24 ft
Structures are threatened at Elk Grove High School. Residences are threatened along Brantwood Avenue in Elk Grove Village.
23.5 ft
Wasdale Avenue and Carlisle Avenue are threatened in Elk Grove Village.
23 ft
Residences are threatened along Cypress Lane in Elk Grove Village. Structures are threatened along Mittel Boulevard in Wood Dale. Devon Avenue is threatened in Elk Grove Village and Wood Dale. Morrison Boulevard, Brantwood Avenue, and Eden Road are threatened in Elk Grove Village.
22 ft
Cypress Lane is threatened in Elk Grove Village. Mittel Boulevard is threatened in Wood Dale.
21.5 ft
Structures are threatened at Rainbow Falls Waterpark in Elk Grove Village.
21 ft
Low-lying sections of Jaycee Park are inundated in Elk Grove Village.
20.5 ft
Thorndale Avenue is threatened in Wood Dale.
19.5 ft
Low-lying areas of Elk Grove Community Athletic Fields are inundated.
19 ft
Low-lying athletic fields are inundated at Elk Grove High School. Low-lying sections of Olmstead Park are inundated in Elk Grove Village.
17.5 ft
Low-lying sections of Burbank Park are inundated in Elk Grove Village.
16 ft
Trails at Salt Creek Marsh are inundated. Low-lying sections of Salt Creek Golf Club are inundated.
14.5 ft
Water overflows low-lying banks in Elk Grove Village, Itasca, Wood Dale, and Salt Creek Marsh.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
11.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
11.0
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 | 22.3 ft | 3,170 cfs |
| Aug 13, 1987 | 22.3 ft | — |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 22.3 ft | 3,170 cfs |
| Aug 13, 1987 | 22.3 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 21.3 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek (IL) at Elk Grove Village?
The Salt Creek (IL) at Elk Grove Village gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05531045) 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 Salt Creek (IL) at Elk Grove Village?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek (IL) at Elk Grove Village is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Salt Creek (IL) at Elk Grove Village gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cook County, Illinois at coordinates 42.0121°N, 88.0010°W. USGS site number: 05531045. 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