Is the Nb Chicago River flooding?
The Nb Chicago River is tracked by 3 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 Nb Chicago River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Illinois river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Nb Chicago River at Albany Avenue at Chicago, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.81 ft on 18 April 2013, carrying 4,850 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1990 (27 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nb Chicago River at N Pulaski Road at Chicago, IL | No flooding | 12.73 ft | 18 ft | |
| Nb Chicago River at Grand Avenue at Chicago, IL | No flooding | -2.04 ft | 3 ft | |
| Nb Chicago River at Albany Avenue at Chicago, IL | No current data | — | — | — |