RIVER GAUGE · ST. JOSEPH CREEK (IL)
St. Joseph Creek (IL) above Lisle
Du Page County, Illinois
Water level3.89 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10.5 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood14.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Widespread flooding of roadways and structures in Lisle and Downers Grove.
- 14 ft
Numerous structures threatened in Lisle and Downers Grove.
- 13 ft
Parking lots threatened along Saint Joseph Creek Road.
- 12 ft
Saint Joseph Creek Road threatened.
- 11 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks in Lisle.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1957 | 15.2 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 14.73 ft | 2,210 cfs |
| Sep 13, 1961 | 14.6 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 4.0
River nears zero flow.
More on St. Joseph Creek (IL)
DownstreamEast Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook
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