CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, IL
Is CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, IL flooding right now?
No — CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, IL is at -2.51 ft, 6.5 ft below its 4 ft flood stage, as of 39 min ago.
Gauge height
-2.51 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 | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 4 ft | 6.5 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 |
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.