River stage
Salt Creek (IL, IN)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Salt Creek (IL, IN) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Salt Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Salt Creek is measured at 7 gauges across Illinois, Indiana. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove Village | 12.05 ft | normal, falling |
| Elmhurst | 5.05 ft | normal, falling |
| Oak Brook | 47.91 ft | normal, falling |
| Rolling Meadows | 2.26 ft | normal, falling |
| Western Springs | 1.63 ft | normal, falling |
| Wood Dale | 6.83 ft | normal, falling |
| Valparaiso | 3.21 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Salt Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Elk Grove Village, IL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Salt Creek (IA) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (KS) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (Lyndon, KS) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (NE) different river, same name
- Des Plaines River 11 gauges
- Buffalo Creek (IL) 1 gauge
- Mill Creek (IL) 2 gauges
- Nippersink Creek 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salt Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Salt Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Salt Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Elk Grove Village is at 12.05 ft; Elmhurst is at 5.05 ft; Oak Brook is at 47.91 ft; Rolling Meadows is at 2.26 ft.
Where is the Salt Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Salt Creek across Illinois, Indiana.
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.