River stage
Nippersink Creek
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Nippersink Creek reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Nippersink Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Nippersink Creek is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove | 4.52 ft | normal, falling |
| Wonder Lake | 5.02 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Nippersink Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Spring Grove, IL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Mill Creek (IL) 2 gauges
- Buffalo Creek (IL) 1 gauge
- Fox River (IL, WI) 25 gauges
- Des Plaines River 11 gauges
- Rock River (IL, WI) 18 gauges
- Salt Creek (IL, IN) 7 gauges
- Kankakee River 8 gauges
- Deer Creek (IL, IN) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nippersink Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Nippersink Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Nippersink Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Spring Grove is at 4.52 ft; Wonder Lake is at 5.02 ft.
Where is the Nippersink Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Nippersink Creek in Illinois.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.