Rivers in Illinois
West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville
Below flood stage
7.81ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 11:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.50 ft
- Record crest
- 18.00 ft2008
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.50 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 22.00 ftStructures threatened along Roosevelt Road (IL-38) in West Chicago. Roosevelt Road (IL-38) threatened.
- 21.50 ftGarys Mill Road threatened in West Chicago.
- 21.00 ftButterfield Road (IL-56) threatened in Warrenville.
- 20.00 ftI-88 (Reagan Tollway) is threatened between Warrenville and Naperville.
- 19.50 ftBower Elementary is threatened in Warrenville. Neltnor Boulevard (IL-59) threatened at Wilson Street in West Chicago.
- 19.00 ftNumerous 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.
- 18.50 ftStructures threatened along Emerald Green Drive in Warrenville.
- 18.00 ftStructures threatened along Forestview Court and Warrenville Road in Warrenville. Warrenville Road and Williams Road are threatened in Warrenville.
- 17.50 ftEmerald Green Drive threatened in Warrenville.
- 17.00 ftRiver Road threatened in Warrenville.
- 15.50 ftStructures threatened along Iroquois Court in Warrenville. Iroquois Court threatened.
- 15.00 ftMack Road threatened in Warrenville.
- 13.50 ftCenacle Trail threatened at Blackwell Forest Preserve.
- 13.00 ftParking lot and trails threatened at Blackwell Forest Preserve dog park near Warrenville.
- 11.00 ftWater overtops low-lying banks near Warrenville, West Chicago, and Naperville.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.
Crest history
16 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 14, 2008 | 18.00 ft |
| 2 | April 18, 2013 | 17.08 ft |
| 3 | October 10, 1954 | 14.80 ft |
| 4 | June 16, 2015 | 14.19 ft |
| 5 | May 16, 2020 | 13.91 ft |
| 6 | February 21, 2018 | 13.26 ft |
| 7 | May 1, 2019 | 12.94 ft |
| 8 | May 1, 2017 | 12.60 ft |
| 9 | October 15, 2017 | 12.11 ft |
| 10 | April 30, 2020 | 11.91 ft |
| 11 | May 30, 2011 | 11.86 ft |
| 12 | July 16, 2024 | 11.73 ft |
| 13 | June 23, 2018 | 11.69 ft |
| 14 | April 25, 1950 | 11.60 ft |
| 15 | October 4, 2019 | 11.29 ft |
| 16 | July 2, 2014 | 11.11 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 16, 2024: 11.73 ft
- May 16, 2020: 13.91 ft
- April 30, 2020: 11.91 ft
- October 4, 2019: 11.29 ft
- May 1, 2019: 12.94 ft
- June 23, 2018: 11.69 ft
- February 21, 2018: 13.26 ft
- October 15, 2017: 12.11 ft
- May 1, 2017: 12.60 ft
- June 16, 2015: 14.19 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamWest Branch Du Page River at West Chicago
- DownstreamWest Branch Du Page River at Naperville (Fawell Dam)
- Kress Creek at West Chicago
- West Branch Du Page River at Naperville (Webster St)
- East Branch Du Page River at Lisle
- St. Joseph Creek (IL) at Lisle
- Spring Brook at Naperville (87th Street)
- East Branch Du Page River at Downers Grove
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.