Major Flood
14.5 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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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 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10.5 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1957 | 15.2 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 14.73 ft | 2,210 cfs |
| Sep 13, 1961 | 14.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LISI2
River
St. Joseph Creek (IL)
County
Du Page, IL
Coordinates
41.8019°N, 88.0689°W
Get Flood Alerts for St. Joseph Creek (IL)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Joseph Creek (IL) above Lisle?
The St. Joseph Creek (IL) above Lisle gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05540195) 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 St. Joseph Creek (IL) above Lisle?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Joseph Creek (IL) above Lisle is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Joseph Creek (IL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add St. Joseph Creek (IL) above Lisle 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 St. Joseph Creek (IL) above Lisle gauge located?
The gauge is located in Du Page County, Illinois at coordinates 41.8019°N, 88.0689°W. USGS site number: 05540195. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey