Major Flood
58 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
56 ft
Minor Flood
54 ft
Action Stage
53 ft
What Floods at Each Level
58.5 ft
22nd Street is threatened east of the creek in Oak Brook.
58 ft
Oak Brook Road (31st Street) is threatened in Oak Brook.
57.5 ft
Residences are threatened along Merry Lane and Yorkshire Woods in Oak Brook. Harger Road and Spring Road are threatened near the creek in Oak Brook.
57 ft
Parking lots are threatened near Harger Road and Spring Road.
56 ft
Residences are threatened along Forest Trail in Oak Brook.
55.5 ft
Structures are threatened near 22nd Street and Clearwater Street in Oak Brook.
54 ft
Parking lots are threatened near 22nd Street and Clearwater Street in Oak Brook.
53.5 ft
Low-lying sections of Oak Brook Golf Club are inundated.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
47.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
47.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2013 | 57.4 ft | — |
| May 16, 2020 | 56.02 ft | — |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 55.63 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OBKI2
River
Salt Creek (IL)
County
Du Page, IL
Coordinates
41.8475°N, 87.9367°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek (IL) at Oak Brook?
The Salt Creek (IL) at Oak Brook gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05531410) 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 Oak Brook?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek (IL) at Oak Brook is 54 feet. Action stage begins at 53 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 56 feet, and major flooding at 58 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt Creek (IL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salt Creek (IL) at Oak Brook to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Salt Creek (IL) at Oak Brook gauge located?
The gauge is located in Du Page County, Illinois at coordinates 41.8475°N, 87.9367°W. USGS site number: 05531410. 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
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