RIVER GAUGE · STONY CREEK
Stony Creek at Worth
Cook County, Illinois
Water level25.54 ft
Flow12 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action29 ft
Minor flood31 ft
Moderate flood32 ft
Major flood34 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 39 ft
86th Avenue threatened at 111th Street in Palos Hills.
- 37.5 ft
Widespread inundation of roadways, industrial structures, and residences along the creek in Palos Hills and Worth.
- 36.5 ft
IL-43 (Harlem Avenue) threatened at the creek in Palos Hills and Worth.
- 34.5 ft
Residences threatened along Lucas Drive and Westwood Drive in Palos Hills.
- 33 ft
Residences threatened along Spathis Drive and Tuttle Court in Palos Hills.
- 30 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks near the gauge in Palos Hills.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 1954 | 36.5 ft | — |
| Jul 12, 1957 | 35.5 ft | — |
| May 16, 2020 | 32.94 ft | 1,970 cfs |
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