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 August 1 at 11:37PM CDT until August 2 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 11:37 PM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue. * WHERE...Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois... Central Will County in northeastern Illinois... Northwestern Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Slow moving or standing water may continue. High water may only slowly recede from flooded areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1133 PM CDT, gauges on area creeks, streams, and rivers indicated ongoing flooding from earlier excessive rainfall in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hammond, Gary, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, East Chicago, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Highland, Munster, Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson, Mokena, Frankfort, Steger, and South Holland. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Warning issued August 2 at 4:04AM CDT until August 2 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 4:04 AM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois... Central Will County in northeastern Illinois... Northwestern Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Slow moving or standing water may continue. High water may only slowly recede from flooded areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 402 AM CDT, gauges on area creeks, streams, and rivers indicated ongoing flooding from earlier excessive rainfall in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hammond, Gary, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, East Chicago, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Highland, Munster, Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson, Mokena, Frankfort, Steger, and South Holland. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Small Craft Advisory issued August 1 at 9:48PM CDT until August 3 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 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 2 at 3:09AM CDT until August 3 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 3:09 AM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...North winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 1 at 10:07PM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 10:07 PM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 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.