Major Flood
17.5 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
14.5 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Structures threatened along Roosevelt Road (IL-38) in West Chicago. Roosevelt Road (IL-38) threatened.
21.5 ft
Garys Mill Road threatened in West Chicago.
21 ft
Butterfield Road (IL-56) threatened in Warrenville.
20 ft
I-88 (Reagan Tollway) is threatened between Warrenville and Naperville.
19.5 ft
Bower Elementary is threatened in Warrenville. Neltnor Boulevard (IL-59) threatened at Wilson Street in West Chicago.
19 ft
Numerous roadways and residential structures are threatened near Cerny Park and along Townline Road, Rogers Avenue, and Behrs Circle in Warrenville. Diehl Road is threatened between Warrenville and Naperville. Widespread inundation of Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenville.
18.5 ft
Structures threatened along Emerald Green Drive in Warrenville.
18 ft
Structures threatened along Forestview Court and Warrenville Road in Warrenville. Warrenville Road and Williams Road are threatened in Warrenville.
17.5 ft
Emerald Green Drive threatened in Warrenville.
17 ft
River Road threatened in Warrenville.
15.5 ft
Structures threatened along Iroquois Court in Warrenville. Iroquois Court threatened.
15 ft
Mack Road threatened in Warrenville.
13.5 ft
Cenacle Trail threatened at Blackwell Forest Preserve.
13 ft
Parking lot and trails threatened at Blackwell Forest Preserve dog park near Warrenville.
11 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks near Warrenville, West Chicago, and Naperville.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
7.0
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
6.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2008 | 18 ft | 4,930 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 17.08 ft | 4,160 cfs |
| Oct 9, 1954 | 14.8 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WRNI2
River
West Branch Du Page River
County
Du Page, IL
Coordinates
41.8175°N, 88.1714°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville?
The West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05540095) 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 near Warrenville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at 17.5 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 near Warrenville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Du Page County, Illinois at coordinates 41.8175°N, 88.1714°W. USGS site number: 05540095. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.