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 9 at 9:17PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 2:17 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 8:30 PM

...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, 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 Sunday evening. * 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 Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 11.4 to 11.5 feet through the next few days, before gradually falling over the weekend. - 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 Friday afternoon.

Flood Watch issued April 9 at 9:10PM CDT until April 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 2:10 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 8:15 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake IL zones. For the Des Plaines River...including Lincolnshire...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river may rise to rise to a crest near flood stage Friday evening or Saturday morning after additional rainfall tonight. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 Friday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:17PM CDT until April 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 2:17 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 8:30 PM

...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, 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 Saturday 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 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall over the next few days and eventually below flood stage by Saturday night. - 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 Friday afternoon.