Major Flood
10.5 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
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
IL-31 (State Street) may be threatened at the creek in Elgin.
16.5 ft
Davis Road threatened at IL-31 (State Street) in Elgin.
14.5 ft
Big Timber Road is threatened east of the creek in Elgin.
13.5 ft
Residences threatened near the creek at Garden Crescent Drive in Elgin.
13 ft
A few residences may be threatened along Hoxie Avenue and Sexauer Avenue in Elgin. Parking lots and structures threatened at Tyler Creek Preserve.
12.5 ft
Garden Crescent Drive threatened in Elgin.
12 ft
Wing Park Aquatic Center threatened in Elgin. Wing Street/McLean Boulevard threatened in Elgin.
11 ft
Structures threatened at Judson University in Elgin. Numerous residences may be threatened along Park Drive and Deborah Avenue near Royal Boulevard in Elgin.
10 ft
Parking lots threatened at Judson University in Elgin.
9.5 ft
Industrial structures threatened off Illinois Parkway in Elgin.
9 ft
Royal Boulevard may be threatened in Elgin. Water overtops low-lying banks at Judson University in Elgin.
8.5 ft
Athletic fields may be inundated at Eagle Heights Park in Elgin.
8 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks at Wing Park in Elgin.
7.5 ft
Low-lying trails are inundated at Tyler Creek Preserve in Elgin.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2020 | 9.44 ft | 1,070 cfs |
| May 14, 2020 | 9.3 ft | 1,030 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 9.17 ft | 1,860 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tyler Creek at Elgin?
The Tyler Creek at Elgin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05550300) 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 Tyler Creek at Elgin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tyler Creek at Elgin is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tyler Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tyler Creek at Elgin 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 Tyler Creek at Elgin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kane County, Illinois at coordinates 42.0583°N, 88.3039°W. USGS site number: 05550300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Fox River at South Elgin Dam
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey