Major Flood
16 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 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.5 ft
I-94 threatened.
18 ft
Numerous commercial structures threatened off Lake-Cook Road and Pfingsten Road. Residential structures threatened along Hazel Avenue. Lake-Cook Road and Pfingsten Road threatened.
17.5 ft
Deerfield Wastewater Treatment Plant threatened. Residential structures threatened along Mallard Lane and Princeton Lane.
17 ft
Residential structures threatened along Gerard Drive, Forestway Drive, Anthony Lane, and Deerpath Drive. Deerfield Road, Central Avenue, Wilmot Road, and Hazel Avenue threatened. Large portions of Jaycee Memorial Park inundated. Athletic fields at Shephard Park inundated.
16.5 ft
Several residential structures threatened along Cranshire Court, Hampton Court, and Arbor Vitae Road. A few commercial structures threatened off Lake-Cook Road and Pfingsten Road. Forestway Drive and Juniper Court threatened.
16 ft
A few residential structures threatened along Maple Court. Gerard Drive threatened.
15.5 ft
A few residential structures threatened along Cranshire Court. Hampton Court threatened.
13.5 ft
Commercial parking lots threatened off Lake-Cook Road and Pfingsten Road.
12 ft
Water begins to be diverted into the stormwater detention reservoir near Lake-Cook Road.
9 ft
Water overflows low-lying banks in Deerfield.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
7.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1967 | 16.84 ft | 571 cfs |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 14.9 ft | — |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 14.81 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DRWI2
River
West Fork North Branch Chicago River
County
Lake, IL
Coordinates
42.1673°N, 87.8570°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Fork North Branch Chicago River at Deerfield?
The West Fork North Branch Chicago River at Deerfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05535400) 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 Fork North Branch Chicago River at Deerfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Fork North Branch Chicago River at Deerfield is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Fork North Branch Chicago River rises?
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Where is the West Fork North Branch Chicago River at Deerfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Illinois at coordinates 42.1673°N, 87.8570°W. USGS site number: 05535400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey