Salt Creek (IL) at Elmhurst
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Du Page County, Illinois on the Salt Creek (IL). Live water level data from USGS gauge 05531300, 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
14 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Water reaches the top of the levees in south Elmhurst west of York Road, in south Elmhurst near Butterfield Road, and in north Elmhurst near York High School. Widespread inundation of roadways and structures in the floodplain reaches up to 8 blocks from the creek in Elmhurst.
17.5 ft
Backwater causes Westwood Creek to threatened numerous residential structures north of Lake Street in Addison.
17 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee near Kingery Highway Frontage Road south of Addison. Kingery Highway (IL-83) threatened at multiple locations in Elmhurst and Villa Park.
16 ft
Water reaches top of the levee near Rotary Park in Villa Park. Commercial structures threatened Kingery Highway (IL-83) north of Saint Charles Road in Elmhurst. Saint Charles Road threatened in Elmhurst.
15 ft
Without flood protection, numerous residential and commercial structures threatened near Butterfield Road (IL-56) in south Elmhurst.
14.5 ft
Commercial structures threatened along and near North Avenue in Villa Park. Industrial structures threatened near Villa Avenue at North Avenue in Villa Park. Numerous residences threatened along Palmer Avenue and side streets in Addison. North Avenue (IL-64) threatened in Villa Park. Kingery Highway (IL-83) threatened in Elmhurst.
14 ft
Larocca Wastewater Treatment Facility threatened in Addison. Industrial structures threatened along Riverside Drive in Elmhurst. Commercial structures threatened off Villa Avenue in Villa Park. Numerous residential structures threatened along Villa Avenue, Hill Drive, Myrick Avenue, and side streets in Addison. Lake Street (US-20), Roosevelt Road (IL-38) Villa Avenue, and Wooddale Avenue threatened in Addison. Without flood protection, numerous structures threatened in Elmhurst, Villa Park, and Addison.
13.5 ft
Residences threatened near Lake Street and Ellsworth Avenue in Addison. Butterfield Road (IL-56) threatened in south Elmhurst.
13 ft
Residential structures threatened between Kingery Highway (IL-83) and Elmhurst Quarry. Fullerton Avenue threatened in Addison. Villa Avenue threatened near Armitage Avenue in Villa Park.
12.5 ft
Salt Creek Sanitary District Facility and Elmhurst Water Reclamation Facility threatened in Elmhurst. Industrial structures threatened along Villa Avenue in Villa Park. Commercial parking lots threatened along Kingery Highway (IL-83) north of Saint Charles Road in Elmhurst.
12 ft
Portions of North Picnic Area threatened near Addison. Trails threatened near Eldridge Park in Elmhurst.
10 ft
Salt Creek Greenway Trail threatened in Villa Park and Addison. Water begins to be diverted into Elmhurst Quarry to reduce flood impacts.
9 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks in Addison and Elmhurst.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5.0
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
4.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1972 | 15.83 ft | 2,230 cfs |
| Aug 26, 1972 | 15.83 ft | 2,230 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 13.9 ft | 2,290 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 13.9 ft | 2,290 cfs |
| Mar 3, 1979 | 13.88 ft | 1,520 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EMHI2
River
Salt Creek (IL)
County
Du Page, IL
Coordinates
41.8861°N, 87.9592°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek (IL) at Elmhurst?
The Salt Creek (IL) at Elmhurst gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05531300) 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 Elmhurst?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek (IL) at Elmhurst is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
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Where is the Salt Creek (IL) at Elmhurst gauge located?
The gauge is located in Du Page County, Illinois at coordinates 41.8861°N, 87.9592°W. USGS site number: 05531300. 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