Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Lemont, IL
Is Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Lemont, IL flooding right now?
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Lemont, IL measured 25.12 ft on 2026-11-11 15:32:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge. Its action level is 32 ft; action level is not flood stage.
Gauge height
25.12 ft
Streamflow
3,310 cfs
The highest crest on record was 29.83 ft on Mon, May 18, 2020.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 32 ft | 6.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.83 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 28.81 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 28.73 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 28.11 ft | 2008-12-27 |
| 27.63 ft | 2017-10-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sawmill Creek near Lemont, IL | 1.1 mi | DuPage County |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Lemont, IL | 2.1 mi | Cook County |
| Des Plaines River near Lemont, IL | 3.6 mi | Will County |
| Long Run near Lemont, IL | 3.8 mi | Cook County |
| Flag Creek near Willow Springs, IL | 4.8 mi | Cook 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.