Weller Creek at Des Plaines
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cook County, Illinois on the Weller Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05530000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
12.5 ft
Moderate Flood
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Residences may be threatened along Hanbury Drive in Des Plaines. Miner Street (US-14/Northwest Highway) may be threatened in Des Plaines.
19 ft
Elmhurst Road (IL-83) threatened in Mount Prospect. Wisconsin Central Railroad tracks threatened in Des Plaines. Hanbury Drive threatened in Des Plaines.
18.5 ft
Washington Street threatened in Des Plaines. Union Pacific Railroad tracks threatened in Des Plaines.
18 ft
Residential structures threatened along Berkshire Lane in Mount Prospect. A few industrial structures threatened along Wieboldt Drive, Seegers Road, and Miner Street (US-14/Northwest Highway) in Des Plaines.
17.5 ft
Numerous structures threatened along Mount Prospect Road in Des Plaines. Emerson Street threatened in Mount Prospect.
17 ft
Numerous residences threatened near Golfhurst Avenue, Edwards Street, and Sunrise Park in Mount Prospect. Widespread inundation of structures and roadways in the floodplain extends several blocks from the creek near Cumberland Terrace Park and Des Plaines Manor Park. Numerous residences threatened along Cumberland Parkway, Westgate Road, and side streets in Des Plaines. Mount Prospect Road threatened in Des Plaines.
16.5 ft
Berkshire Lane threatened in Mount Prospect. Golf Road threatened in Des Plaines.
16 ft
Trails and parking lots threatened at Blackhawk Park in Des Plaines.
15.5 ft
Council Trail threatened in Mount Prospect.
15 ft
Multiple structures may be threatened along Rand Road and side streets near downtown Des Plaines.
14.5 ft
Numerous residences threatened along Lonquist Boulevard, See-Gwun Avenue, and side streets near Sunrise Park in Mount Prospect. Williams Street threatened in Mount Prospect. Athletic fields inundated at Sunrise Park in Mount Prospect.
14 ft
Lonquist Boulevard, See-Gwun Avenue, and side streets threatened in Mount Prospect.
13 ft
A few residences threatened along Cumberland Parkway in Des Plaines. Man-Awa Trail threatened in Mount Prospect.
12 ft
Numerous residential structures threatened along Wolf Road, Harvey Avenue, and Columbia Avenue in Des Plaines. Cumberland Parkway and Wolf Road threatened in Des Plaines. Portions of Mount Prospect Golf Club and Weller Park are inundated.
11 ft
Electric utility property threatened along Seegers Road and Rand Road in Des Plaines.
10.5 ft
Industrial parking lots threatened along Seegers Road and Miner Street (US-14/Northwest Highway) in Des Plaines.
7 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks in Des Plaines and Mount Prospect.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
0.5
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 9, 1967 | 15.09 ft | 1,590 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1967 | 15.09 ft | 1,590 cfs |
| Aug 13, 1987 | 14.8 ft | 1,490 cfs |
| Aug 13, 1987 | 14.8 ft | 1,490 cfs |
| Jul 26, 1966 | 13.41 ft | 1,530 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Weller Creek at Des Plaines?
The Weller Creek at Des Plaines gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05530000) 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 Weller Creek at Des Plaines?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Weller Creek at Des Plaines is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Weller Creek rises?
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Where is the Weller Creek at Des Plaines gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cook County, Illinois at coordinates 42.0494°N, 87.9181°W. USGS site number: 05530000. 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