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 August 1 at 2:44PM CDT until August 2 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 2:44 PM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn Creek Diversion Tunnel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 10.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 9.0 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 on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 900 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued August 1 at 4:50PM CDT until August 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 4:50 PM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 7:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook and Lake IN Counties. For the Little Calumet River...including South Holland, Munster (Hohman Avenue)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 12.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 700 AM CDT.

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 1 at 10:19AM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 10:19 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 1 at 3:43PM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 3:43 PM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

Flood Advisory issued August 1 at 3:11PM CDT until August 1 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois... Northern Grundy County in northeastern Illinois... Southern Kendall County in northeastern Illinois... Northwestern Will County in northeastern Illinois... Northern Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana... Northern Porter County in northwestern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 515 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Scattered showers with torrential rainfall will continue to move over the area this afternoon. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Joliet, Hammond, Gary, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Romeoville, Plainfield, Calumet City, Portage, Roseland, Englewood, South Shore, East Chicago, Burbank and Lansing. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.