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

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 6:31PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:31 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 5:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, water overflows low-lying river banks along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 PM CDT Monday was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Tuesday. - Flood stage is 10.5 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 Tuesday afternoon.

Hydrologic Outlook issued April 14 at 12:33PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 5:33 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

ESFLOT Waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening through the end of the week. Urban and river flooding will be possible. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for some thunderstorms to have rainfall rates in excess of 1 to 2 inches per hour tonight and tomorrow. In addition, some rivers and streams remain elevated from recent rainfall and soil moisture is elevated across most of northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana. In urban and poor drainage areas isolated flooding of roadways, creeks, and streams may occur with areas of heaviest rainfall. Widespread rainfall may also lead to river rises and possible flooding, in particular along already elevated rivers such as the Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee. Additional chances for rainfall are expected to continue through the remainder of the week. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor forecasts including the possibility of flood watches, warnings, and advisories. This product will be updated by tomorrow morning.

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 5:19 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Lagrange, Marshall, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, Southern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Steuben and Western St. Joseph IN, southwest Michigan, including the following areas, Branch, Cass MI, Hillsdale, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien and St. Joseph MI, and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Defiance, Fulton OH, Henry and Williams. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Although water levels continue to fall in many areas, soils are saturated with areas of standing water still existing. Chances for heavy rain increase tonight into Wednesday to bring the threat or renewed flooding to the watch area. Uncertainty exists on where the heaviest rain may occur, including locations currently not covered by the watch. Remain weather aware and be prepared for flooding tonight into Wednesday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.