Station Name: CALUMET SAG CHANNEL AT BLUE ISLAND, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 597 feet

Nearest Address:
13198 Division St
Blue Island, IL 60406
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 41.65281186, -87.670326

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:44AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:44 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecasted to occur. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Numerous structures threatened along US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) between IL-22 (Half Day Road) and Deerfield Road. Access route threatened for numerous residences near US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. IL-60 (Townline Road) threatened near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 15.6 feet (Major Flood Stage) late tonight. It will then fall over the next several days. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:44AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:44 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecasted to occur. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Big Bend Road threatened in Des Plaines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 18.0 feet this evening. It will then fall over the next several days. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 8:44AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:44 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:40PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:40 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 2:40PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:40 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation in the near west suburbs. Temperatures as low as 35 with patchy frost in Chicago. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.