Chicago River at Chicago Lock at Chicago, IL

Cook County, Illinois · USGS gauge 05536121 · Chicago River flood status · Illinois river levels

Nearby: river levels near Chicago

Current readings are unavailable. Current flood status cannot be determined. Check the linked USGS and NWS sources for the latest information.

Gauge height
as of unknown
Streamflow
data refreshed 14 min ago

No National Weather Service flood stage is published for this gauge, so no flood category can be shown — why some gauges have no flood stage.

Nearby gauges

GaugeDistanceCounty
Chicago River at Columbus Drive at Chicago, IL0.7 miCook County
Nb Chicago River at Grand Avenue at Chicago, IL1.8 miCook County
Chicago S & S Canal at Western Ave at Chicago, IL5.4 miCook County
Nb Chicago River at Albany Avenue at Chicago, IL7.7 miCook County
Sewer at Morrill School at Chicago, IL8.4 miCook County
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.

Sources: USGS monitoring location