Salt Creek Near Elk Grove Village, Il Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 645 cfs, and a gauge height of 12.16 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 83 .

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The primary flow providers/constituents of the creek are stormwater runoff and groundwater. There are several dams along the creek, including the Busse Dam, which creates Busse Lake. Seasonal trends show increased water flow during the spring and summer months, while the creek may dry up during the winter. One quirky fact is that the Salt Creek was once used to transport salt from mines in Ohio to Chicago. Today, the creek is used for recreation, including fishing and kayaking.