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 10 at 10:47AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:47 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge...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 Sunday evening. * 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 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Friday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - 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 late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 10 at 8:58PM CDT until April 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 8:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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 early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 11.4 feet through Saturday before falling below flood stage Monday evening. The river will continue falling through next week. - 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 Saturday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:47AM CDT until April 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:47 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural land is inundated near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 10 at 8:58PM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 8:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...Until late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon and continue falling through next week. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 Saturday afternoon.