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 Warning issued June 14 at 2:30AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana, including the following counties, southeastern Cook and eastern Will in Illinois and central Lake County in northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Underpasses may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 230 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rain has ended, however 1 to nearly 3 inches of rain fell in the warning area. This heavy rainfall is likely to result in flooding of small streams and creeks, as well as low lying and poor drainage areas. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Merrillville, Chicago Heights, Schererville, Crown Point, Munster, Park Forest, Matteson, Steger, Dyer, St. John, Richton Park, Sauk Village, Flossmoor, Lynwood, Glenwood, Crete, University Park, Olympia Fields, Ford Heights and South Chicago Heights. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 12:23AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 12:23 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * 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 June 14 at 3:41AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 3:41 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * 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.