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

Small Craft Advisory issued August 3 at 2:41AM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 2:41 AM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 3 at 2:40AM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 2:40 AM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this 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 2 at 9:24PM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 9:24 PM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday. * 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 Warning issued August 2 at 8:30PM CDT until August 3 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 8:30 PM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, 187th Street threatened in Glenwood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - 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 by Monday afternoon.