Spring Brook at Naperville (87th Street)
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Will County, Illinois on the Spring Brook. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05540275, 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
Action Stage
5.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
A few residences are threatened downstream of gauge in Naperville.
11 ft
Structures threatened at Springbrook Water Reclamation Center in Naperville.
10 ft
87th Street, Rock Spring Road, and Gateshead Drive are threatened at the creek in Naperville.
8 ft
Roadways are threatened at Springbrook Water Reclamation Center in Naperville.
6.5 ft
Main trail is threatened near Plainfield-Naperville Road in Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve.
6 ft
Minor trails are threatened at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve.
5.5 ft
Water overtops banks near the gauge and 87th Street in Naperville.
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 17, 1996 | 10.77 ft | 1,750 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 10.77 ft | 1,750 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 9.67 ft | 1,150 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 9.67 ft | 1,150 cfs |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 8.47 ft | 780 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spring Brook at Naperville (87th Street)?
The Spring Brook at Naperville (87th Street) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05540275) 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 Spring Brook at Naperville (87th Street)?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Spring Brook rises?
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Where is the Spring Brook at Naperville (87th Street) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Will County, Illinois at coordinates 41.7258°N, 88.1636°W. USGS site number: 05540275. 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