Is the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal flooding?
The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Illinois. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Illinois river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Stickney, IL | No flooding | -2.20 ft | 6.5 ft | |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Lemont, IL | No flooding | 25.18 ft | 32 ft | |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Romeoville, IL | No current data | — | 30 ft | — |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Lockport, IL | No current data | — | 541 ft | — |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Lemont, IL | No flood stage defined | 24.97 ft | — |
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.