Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Romeoville, IL
Current readings are unavailable. Current flood status cannot be determined. Official flood thresholds remain available below. Check the linked USGS and NWS sources for the latest information.
Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.08 ft on Thu, Jul 18, 1996.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.08 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 24.84 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 23.95 ft | 1997-02-21 |
| 23.35 ft | 1990-11-28 |
| 23 ft | 2013-04-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines River at Romeoville, IL | 0.4 mi | Will County |
| Des Plaines River near Lemont, IL | 2.8 mi | Will County |
| Chicago Ss Canal at Lockport Controlling Works, IL | 2.9 mi | Will County |
| Des Plaines River at Lockport, IL | 3.0 mi | Will County |
| Long Run near Lemont, IL | 3.1 mi | Cook County |
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