Station Name: INDIANA HARBOR CANAL AT EAST CHICAGO, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 587 feet

Nearest Address:
3592 Canal St
East Chicago, IN 46312
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 41.6492023, -87.4686529

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:33AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 8:33 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected, mainly inland from the lake. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:33AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 8:33 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:33AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 8:33 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until noon CST /1 PM EST/ today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 5:10AM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:10 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 15 to 20 below zero. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Values will be in the single digits above and below zero during the afternoon hours before falling to 10 to 20 below zero again overnight.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 12:53PM EST until January 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:53 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulation around an inch late tonight through Tuesday. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph late tonight into Tuesday resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities are expected to be reduced to one quarter of a mile or less at times late tonight through Tuesday, especially across open and rural areas. * WHERE...Northern La Porte and Southern La Porte Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Road conditions may become highly variable due to the potential of drifting snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Flood Advisory issued January 25 at 7:25PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:25 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:30 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.

Flood Advisory issued January 26 at 12:22PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:22 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 4:00 AM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 4.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening.