Major Flood
19 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18.5 ft
A few residences are threatened along Waubonse Circle Drive, Cascade Lane, and Chesterfield Drive in Oswego.
17.5 ft
US-34 is threatened east of Boulder Hill Pass in Oswego.
16.5 ft
Pearces Ford Road is threatened in Oswego.
15.5 ft
Old Post Road is threatened in Oswego.
15 ft
US-34 is threatened west of Boulder Hill Pass in Oswego.
14 ft
Low-lying sections of Pearces Ford Park are inundated in Oswego.
11 ft
Low-lying sections of Fox Bend Golf Course are inundated in Oswego.
10 ft
Water overtops banks near the gauge in Oswego.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
7
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 14, 2017 | 13.35 ft | 796 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 12.93 ft | 698 cfs |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 12.37 ft | 444 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WBOI2
River
Waubonse Creek
County
Kendall, IL
Coordinates
41.7013°N, 88.3270°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Waubonse Creek at Oswego?
The Waubonse Creek at Oswego gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05551545) 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 Waubonse Creek at Oswego?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Waubonse Creek at Oswego is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Waubonse Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Waubonse Creek at Oswego 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 Waubonse Creek at Oswego gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kendall County, Illinois at coordinates 41.7013°N, 88.3270°W. USGS site number: 05551545. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Fox River at Yorkville (Palmer Dam)
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey