Chicago S & S Canal at Western Ave at Chicago, IL
Is Chicago S & S Canal at Western Ave at Chicago, IL flooding right now?
Chicago S & S Canal at Western Ave at Chicago, IL measured -2.09 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.1 ft below its 4 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
-2.09 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 4 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.26 ft on Sun, May 17, 2020.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 2 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 4 ft | 6.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.26 ft | 2020-05-17 |
| 4.1 ft | 1977-06-30 |
| 3.62 ft | 2017-10-14 |
| 3.07 ft | 2015-06-15 |
| 1.65 ft | 2019-05-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sewer at Morrill School at Chicago, IL | 3.7 mi | Cook County |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Stickney, IL | 3.8 mi | Cook County |
| Nb Chicago River at Grand Avenue at Chicago, IL | 4.4 mi | Cook County |
| Chicago River at Columbus Drive at Chicago, IL | 4.8 mi | Cook County |
| Chicago River at Chicago Lock at Chicago, IL | 5.4 mi | Cook County |
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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.