River stage
Western Springs, Salt Creek
- River level
- 1.63 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.60 ft
- Recent high
- 7.47 ft
- Recent low
- 1.60 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WSPI2
- 30-day change
- -0.30 ft
- Average
- 2.73 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 10.65 ft
In brief
The Salt Creek at Western Springs, IL read 1.63 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.37 ft below action stage. That is 0.30 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WSPI2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.65 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 2 | 10.54 ft | 1987-08-17 |
| 3 | 9.92 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 4 | 9.64 ft | 2015-06-16 |
| 5 | 9.56 ft | 2017-10-15 |
| 6 | 9.45 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 7 | 9.35 ft | 1997-02-21 |
| 8 | 8.94 ft | 2006-10-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.50 ft
Nearby forest preserve land is threatened.
- 9.00 ft
Structures are threatened near Ogden Avenue and York Road.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salt Creek flooding at Western Springs?
No. The Salt Creek at Western Springs is at 1.63 ft, 5.37 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Western Springs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft and minor flooding 7.5 ft.
What is the highest the Salt Creek has been at Western Springs?
The highest crest on record is 10.65 ft, on 2013-04-18.
Is the Salt Creek high or low right now at Western Springs?
At 1.63 ft it is higher than 1% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WSPI2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05531500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.