Skokie River at Highland Park
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lake County, Illinois on the Skokie River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05535070, 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
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14.5 ft
Clavey Road Treatment Plant property is threatened in Highland Park.
13.5 ft
US-41 (Skokie Highway) may be threatened near Central Avenue/Deerfield Road in Highland Park.
12 ft
Without flood protection, widespread inundation of structures and roadways in the floodplain may occur up to a half mile from the river in Winnetka and Wilmette. Numerous residences threatened off US-41 (Skokie Highway) near Fink Memorial Park in Highland Park.
11.5 ft
Central Avenue is threatened in Highland Park. Lake Cook Road is threatened in Highland Park.
11 ft
Numerous residences are threatened off Deerfield Place in Highland Park. Clavey Road is threatened in Highland Park.
10 ft
Numerous residential streets are threatened off Deerfield Place in Highland Park. Numerous roadways and parking lots are threatened at Chicago Botanical Gardens.
9 ft
Low-lying sections of numerous golf courses inundated in Highland Park. Athletic fields are threatened at Fink Memorial Park in Highland Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2017 | 10.44 ft | 1,770 cfs |
| Jul 13, 2017 | 10.44 ft | 1,770 cfs |
| Oct 13, 2001 | 9.95 ft | 1,230 cfs |
| Oct 13, 2001 | 9.95 ft | 1,230 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 9.76 ft | 1,150 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Skokie River at Highland Park?
The Skokie River at Highland Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05535070) 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 Skokie River at Highland Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Skokie River at Highland Park is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Skokie River rises?
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Where is the Skokie River at Highland Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Illinois at coordinates 42.1597°N, 87.7981°W. USGS site number: 05535070. 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