Station Name: CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 591 feet

Nearest Address:
3101 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8375, -87.6852778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued August 1 at 6:09AM CDT until August 1 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 6:09 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Cook County in northeastern Illinois... Central Will County in northeastern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 1115 AM 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 608 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Cicero, Evanston, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Mount Prospect, Oak Park, Glenview, Ohare Airport, Wheeling, Park Ridge, Calumet City, Northbrook, Chicago Heights and Niles. - 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.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 31 at 9:06PM CDT until August 3 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 9:06 PM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor, IL to Michigan City, IN. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 3 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued August 1 at 3:05AM CDT until August 3 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 3:05 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.