CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT STICKNEY, IL
Is CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT STICKNEY, IL flooding right now?
No — CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT STICKNEY, IL is at -2.65 ft, 9.2 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage, as of 68 min ago.
Gauge height
-2.65 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.15 ft on Sun, May 17, 2020.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 9.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.15 ft | 2020-05-17 |
| 4.64 ft | 2010-07-24 |
| 3.54 ft | 2011-07-23 |
| 3.35 ft | 2017-10-14 |
| 3.3 ft | 2008-09-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| DES PLAINES RIVER AT LYONS, IL | 3.1 mi | Cook County |
| SUMMIT CONDUIT OUTFALL AT SUMMIT, IL | 3.4 mi | Cook County |
| SUMMIT CONDUIT AT SUMMIT, IL | 3.5 mi | Cook County |
| DES PLAINES RIVER AT RIVERSIDE, IL | 3.5 mi | Cook County |
| CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, IL | 3.8 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.