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41°42'

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River

DuPage

River

DuPage

Caton Farm Road

Black Road

Jefferson Street

Renwick Road

Lockport St

135th Street/Pilchers Road

127th Street/Chapins Road

119th Street/Rodeo Drive

111th Street/Hassert Boulevard

Naperville Road

Plainfield 

Division Street

Cottage Street

Lily Cache

Creek

Naperville

Plainfield

Plainfield

Joliet

Shorewood

Joliet

Joliet

Romeoville

Bolingbrook

NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM 1988 (NAVD 88)

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Flood-Inundation Map for the DuPage River from Plainfield to Shorewood, Illinois, Referenced to U.S. Geological Survey Streamgage 

DuPage River at Shorewood (Station No. 05540500) and Corresponding to a Gage Height of 7.0 feet and an Elevation of 571.3 Feet

By Elizabeth A. Murphy and Jennifer B. Sharpe

2013 

Orthography from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency, Aerial 

Photography Field Office 2012 National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) Natural Color 

Imagery for Illinois, accessed in June 2013 at http://gis.apfo.usda.gov/arcgis/services

North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88), position of boundary on this map is 

approximate and for informational purposes only.

Scientific Investigations Map 3275

Sheet 2 of 9

Pamphlet accompanies map

Suggested citation:

Murphy, E.A. and Sharpe, J.B., 2013, Flood-inundation maps for the DuPage River from 

Plainfield to Shorewood, Illinois, 2013: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations 

Map 3275, 9 sheets, 8-p. pamphlet, http://pubs.usgs.gov/sim/3275/.

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Manuscript approved for publication September 24, 2013

For more information concerning

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Or visit the Illinois Water Science Center Web site at:

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This report is available at: http://pubs.usgs.gov/sim/3275/. 

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area

UNCERTAINTIES AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE OF FLOOD-INUNDATION MAPS

Although the flood-inundation maps represent the boundaries of inundated areas with a distinct 

line, some uncertainty is associated with these maps. The flood boundaries shown were estimated 

based on water stages (water-surface elevations) and streamflows at selected USGS streamgages. 

Water-surface elevations along the stream reaches were estimated by steady-state hydraulic 

modeling, assuming unobstructed flow, and using streamflows and hydrologic conditions 

anticipated at the USGS streamgage(s). The hydraulic model reflects the land-cover characteristics 

and any bridge, dam, levee, or other hydraulic structures existing as of November 2012. Unique 

meteorological factors (timing and distribution of precipitation) may cause actual streamflows 

along the modeled reach to vary from those assumed during a flood, which may lead to deviations 

in the water-surface elevations and inundation boundaries shown. Additional areas may be 

flooded due to unanticipated conditions such as: changes in the streambed elevation or roughness, 

backwater into major tributaries along a main stem river, or backwater from localized debris or ice 

jams. The accuracy of the floodwater extent portrayed on these maps will vary with the accuracy of 

the digital elevation model used to simulate the land surface. Additional uncertainties and 

limitations pertinent to this study are described in the document accompanying this set of flood 

inundation map sheets.

If this series of flood-inundation maps will be used in conjunction with National Weather Service 

(NWS) river forecasts, the user should be aware of additional uncertainties that may be inherent or 

factored into NWS forecast procedures. The NWS uses forecast models to estimate the quantity 

and timing of water flowing through selected stream reaches in the United States. These forecast 

models (1) estimate the amount of runoff generated by precipitation and snowmelt, (2) simulate the 

movement of floodwater as it proceeds downstream, and (3) predict the flow and stage 

(water-surface elevation) for the stream at a given location (AHPS forecast point) throughout the 

forecast period (every 6 hours and 3 to 5 days out in many locations). For more information on 

AHPS forecasts, please see: http://water.weather.gov/ahps/pcpn_and_river_forecasting.pdf.

DISCLAIMER

Inundated areas shown should not be used for navigation, regulatory, permitting, or other legal 

purposes. The USGS provides these maps “as-is” for a quick references, emergency planning tool 

but assumes no legal liability or responsibility resulting from the use of this information.

EXPLANATION

Flood-inundation area, depth in feet

0.1 to 1.0

1.1 to 2.0

2.1 to 5.0

Greater than 5.0

Limits of the study area

Stream

Stream flow direction

Current U.S. Geological Survey 

 streamgage and identifier

National Weather Service forecast point

Illinois State route marker

U.S. route marker

55 Interstate marker

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0 1 2 KILOMETERS

Prepared in cooperation with the Will County 

Stormwater Management Planning Committee

ISSN 2329 -132X (online)