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

Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 4:16AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 8:00 AM

Patchy dense fog with localized visibility below one half of a mile will continue this morning, especially along and east of Interstate 57. The fog will be thickest in open areas, such as farm fields, river valleys, and ditches. If traveling this morning, use low beam headlights and increase following distances. If conditions continue to worsen across a widespread basis, a Dense Fog Advisory may be issued. Fog is expected to erode rapidly between 7 and 9 AM this morning.

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 4:36PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 4:36 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Lake IL and McHenry. * WHEN...Until Sunday. * IMPACTS...Multiple roads, yards, and areas of park land are flooding along the Fox River Chain of Lakes. Flooding is expected to continue until this weekend. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 431 PM CDT, River gauges along the Fox River Chain of Lakes indicated that water levels continue to slowly fall. - The latest forecast from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources indicates that water levels should fall to near flood stage by this weekend. - Some locations that will experience flooding include areas along the Fox River Chain of Lakes, including Nippersink Lake, Fox Lake, Pistakee Lake, Petite Lake, Lake Marie, Channel Lake, and Lake Catherine. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 9:13PM CDT until May 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:13 PM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 9:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over 77th Street in the Town of Wheatland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 9.8 feet Wednesday, May 06. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 06/05/2002. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 915 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:19PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 8:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Residences threatened along Oceola Drive in Algonquin. A few residences threatened along McBridge Street in Elgin. Jayne Street and Beach Drive threatened in Algonquin. River Street threatened in East Dundee. Jerusha Avenue threatened in Elgin. Fox River Trail threatened between East Dundee and Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual slow fall. - Flood stage is 9.5 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 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 Thursday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 5:10AM CDT until May 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 5:10 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 5:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over 77th Street in the Town of Wheatland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Thursday was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 03/30/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 515 PM CDT.