West Branch Du Page River near West Chicago

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 3:50 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 15 - North Avenue (IL-64) threatened near West Chicago.
  • 14 - Residences threatened along Windmere Road in Winfield. A few structures threatened along Forest Avenue and Barnes Avenue near West Chicago.
  • 13.5 - Residential structures threatened along Beecher Avenue in Winfield.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.9110, -88.1791
RFC NCRFC
State IL
WFO LOT
County Du Page
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 05539900

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 8.32 ft on 07-15-2024
2. 6.15 ft on 06-02-2024
3. 7.67 ft on 01-26-2024
4. 8.25 ft on 07-29-2023
5. 7.39 ft on 04-01-2023

Historic Crests

1. 12.28 ft on 09-13-2008
2. 11.17 ft on 07-24-2010
3. 11.12 ft on 04-18-2013
4. 11.09 ft on 05-15-2020
5. 10.91 ft on 10-14-2001

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 728.43 ft
moderate Flooding 726.43 ft
minor Flooding 724.43 ft
action 723.43 ft
Latest Value 721.45 ft
Gauge Zero 717.43 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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