Nb Chicago River at N Pulaski Road at Chicago, IL
Is Nb Chicago River at N Pulaski Road at Chicago, IL flooding right now?
Nb Chicago River at N Pulaski Road at Chicago, IL measured 10.74 ft on 2026-11-11 15:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.3 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.74 ft
Streamflow
21 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.5 ft on Thu, Apr 18, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16.5 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 10.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.5 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 22.9 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 22.5 ft | 1987-08-14 |
| 22 ft | 2010-07-24 |
| 21.5 ft | 1997-02-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nb Chicago River at Albany Avenue at Chicago, IL | 1.2 mi | Cook County |
| North Branch Chicago River at Niles, IL | 4.3 mi | Cook County |
| Nb Chicago River at Grand Avenue at Chicago, IL | 7.2 mi | Cook County |
| Des Plaines River at River Forest, IL | 8.0 mi | Cook County |
| Chicago River at Columbus Drive at Chicago, IL | 8.1 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.