Major Flood
15 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
13.5 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
I-290 is threatened near Addison.
17.5 ft
Structures are threatened west of Addison Road near Elizabeth Drive.
17 ft
Irving Park Road (IL-19) threatened near the creek in Wood Dale.
16.5 ft
Elizabeth Drive and Addison Road threatened in Wood Dale.
16 ft
North Wastewater Treatment Plant is threatned in Addison. Residences threatened east and west of the creek just south of Irving Park Road (IL-19).
15 ft
Commercial Street and Grove Street threatened in Wood Dale. Athletic fields inundated at Community Park in Addison.
14 ft
Numerous structures are threatened east and west of the creek just south of Irving Park Road (IL-19).
13 ft
Edgebrook Road and Forest View Avenue threatened in Wood Dale.
11 ft
Low-lying sections of Salt Creek Park are inundated. Low-lying sections of Lincolnwood Park are inundated.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
6.5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
6.0
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 13, 2008 | 16.58 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 15.28 ft | — |
| May 17, 2020 | 14.82 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WDSI2
River
Salt Creek (IL)
County
Du Page, IL
Coordinates
41.9639°N, 87.9839°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek (IL) at Wood Dale?
The Salt Creek (IL) at Wood Dale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05531175) 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 Wood Dale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek (IL) at Wood Dale is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13.5 feet, and major flooding at 15 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 Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Du Page County, Illinois at coordinates 41.9639°N, 87.9839°W. USGS site number: 05531175. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey