Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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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
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Widespread inundation of resdiences and businesses along 127th Street and Central Avenue in Crestwood. Central Avenue is threatened in Crestwood.
12.5 ft
Water begins to bypass the main channel toward numerous residential streets and structures in the vicinity of 127th Street and Central Avenue in Crestwood. Widespread inundation of residences in the floodplain along Playfield Drive and Terrance Lane begins in Crestwood.
12 ft
Residences are threatened along 129th Street in Crestwood.
11.5 ft
Without flood protection, athletic fields are threatened at Playfield Park in Crestwood.
11 ft
Structures are threatened at the Elim campus in Crestwood.
9.5 ft
Parking lots are threatened at the Elim campus in Crestwood.
9 ft
135th Street threatened west of Crestwood.
6.5 ft
Low-lying sections of Rubio Woods are inundated near Crestwood and Palos Heights.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 1954 | 10.3 ft | 1,120 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 10.25 ft | 2,010 cfs |
| Jul 12, 1957 | 10.02 ft | 1,730 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tinley Creek near Palos Park?
The Tinley Creek near Palos Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536500) 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 Tinley Creek near Palos Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tinley Creek near Palos Park is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tinley Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tinley Creek near Palos Park 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 Tinley Creek near Palos Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cook County, Illinois at coordinates 41.6466°N, 87.7664°W. USGS site number: 05536500. 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