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The most recent 15-minute water level readings
for the Salt Creek at Western Springs are as follows:
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07/23/2008 17:05:00 3.18 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 17:10:00 3.17 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 17:15:00 3.17 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 17:20:00 3.17 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 17:25:00 3.17 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 17:30:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 17:35:00 3.15 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 17:40:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 17:45:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 17:50:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 17:55:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:00:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:05:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:10:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:15:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:20:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:25:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:30:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:35:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:40:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:45:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:50:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 18:55:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:00:00 3.15 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:05:00 3.15 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:10:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:15:00 3.16 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:20:00 3.15 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:25:00 3.15 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:30:00 3.15 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:35:00 3.15 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:40:00 3.15 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:45:00 3.15 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:50:00 3.15 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 19:55:00 3.14 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 20:00:00 3.14 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 20:05:00 3.14 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 20:10:00 3.14 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 20:15:00 3.14 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 20:20:00 3.14 above Datum level.
07/23/2008 20:25:00 3.13 above Datum level.
Current Water Level is 3.13.
Surf's Up Water Level is considered more than 2.81.
Where Do I Launch The Boats From?
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Surf's Up! Grab Your Paddle!
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not recommended, as you will likely do more portaging than paddling.
Shallow draft solo canoes and Kayaks may still find the creek passsable,
especially when measured water levels are between 2.35 and 2.81,
but most users wil be better off waiting for the next good rain.
some of the bridges along the way, especially the footbridge in Bemis Woods.
This is extremely fast water with lots of debris in it, so be extra careful
when planning a trip on these high water days. This is not the time to take
young children out for a casual paddle! If possible, take a bike ride to
assess the clearances and places to portage along the route.
We change the Surf's Up level based upon the feedback from our readers,
as well as based upon our own experience, so please Contact Us to
share your findings. We will even add monitoring data from other area streams
if you, our readers, express an interest. Just let us know!
