RIVER GAUGE · SALT CREEK (IL)
Salt Creek (IL) at Western Springs
Cook County, Illinois
Water level1.93 ft
Flow98 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood7.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Structures are threatened near Ogden Avenue and York Road.
- 7.5 ft
Nearby forest preserve land is threatened.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2013 | 10.65 ft | 3,980 cfs |
| Aug 16, 1987 | 10.54 ft | 3,540 cfs |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 9.92 ft | 2,890 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 1.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
- 1.0
River nears zero flow.
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