Major Flood
672.5 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
671 ft
Minor Flood
667 ft
Action Stage
665 ft
What Floods at Each Level
675 ft
Nichols Library is threatened.
673.5 ft
Naperville City Hall is threatened.
672.5 ft
Multiple structures along Jackson Avenue, Chicago Avenue, Water Street, and Washington Street are threatened. Residences are threatened along Melody Lane, Maple Lane, and Golden Larch Court. Washington Street is threatened. Hillside Road is threatened east of the river.
672 ft
Main Street and Water Street are threatened south of the river. Jefferson Avenue is threatened west of the river. Eagle Street is threatened.
671.5 ft
Jackson Avenue is threatened. Water overflows into Quarry Lake.
671 ft
Centennial Beach property is threatened in Centennial Park.
670.5 ft
Parking lots are threatened along Jackson Avenue and Main Street. Athletic fields are inundated at North Central College.
670 ft
Parking lots are threatened at Centennial Park.
668 ft
Low-lying sections of Centennial Park are inundated.
667 ft
Parking lots are threatened along Washington Street near Porter Avenue.
666.5 ft
Naperville Riverwalk amphitheatre is threatened.
665 ft
Low-lying sections of the Naperville Riverwalk are inundated.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2013 | 672 ft | — |
| Oct 9, 1954 | 670.4 ft | — |
| Apr 24, 1950 | 667.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NPVI2
River
West Branch Du Page River
County
Du Page, IL
Coordinates
41.7715°N, 88.1513°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Branch Du Page River at Naperville (Webster St)?
The West Branch Du Page River at Naperville (Webster St) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 414613088091000) 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 West Branch Du Page River at Naperville (Webster St)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Branch Du Page River at Naperville (Webster St) is 667 feet. Action stage begins at 665 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 671 feet, and major flooding at 672.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Branch Du Page River rises?
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Where is the West Branch Du Page River at Naperville (Webster St) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Du Page County, Illinois at coordinates 41.7715°N, 88.1513°W. USGS site number: 414613088091000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: DuPage County, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey