Major Flood
11 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 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
North Avenue (IL-64) threatened near West Chicago.
14 ft
Residences threatened along Windmere Road in Winfield. A few structures threatened along Forest Avenue and Barnes Avenue near West Chicago.
13.5 ft
Residential structures threatened along Beecher Avenue in Winfield.
12.5 ft
St. Charles Road threatened near West Chicago. Windmere Road threatened in Winfield.
12 ft
Winfield Central School threatened. Winfield Road and Providence Lane threatened near Geneva Road in Winfield. Beecher Avenue threatened in Winfield. Low-lying portions of Winfield Scott Park are inundated.
11.5 ft
High Lake Road threatened in Winfield. Low-lying portions of Oakwood Park threatened.
11 ft
Geneva Road threatened near Winfield. Athletic fields inundated at Wynwood Park in Winfield.
10.5 ft
Shady Way Drive and River Lane threatened in Winfield.
10 ft
Low-lying structures threatened along Liberty Street west of Winfield.
8.5 ft
Low-lying portions of Lions Park inundated in Winfield.
6.5 ft
Low-lying portions of Old Wayne Golf Club inundated.
6 ft
DuPage River Trail threatened at multiple locations near West Chicago and Winfield.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
3.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2008 | 12.28 ft | 1,840 cfs |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 11.17 ft | 1,370 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 11.12 ft | 1,340 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WBDI2
River
West Branch Du Page River
County
Du Page, IL
Coordinates
41.9110°N, 88.1791°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Branch Du Page River near West Chicago?
The West Branch Du Page River near West Chicago gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05539900) 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 West Chicago?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Branch Du Page River near West Chicago is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 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 West Chicago gauge located?
The gauge is located in Du Page County, Illinois at coordinates 41.9110°N, 88.1791°W. USGS site number: 05539900. 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