Station Name: CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT ROMEOVILLE, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 581 feet

Nearest Address:
790 E Old Romeo Rd
Romeoville, IL 60446
Will County

GPS Coordinates: 41.6408333, -88.0594444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 4 at 9:41AM CDT until May 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:41 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter of a mile in blowing dust expected. The blowing dust will occur in open agricultural areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances. Slow down and exercise caution driving in open areas this afternoon.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 4 at 7:19PM CDT until May 4 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:19 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:45 PM

At 719 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Manhattan, or 8 miles northeast of Wilmington, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Channahon, Wilmington, Manhattan, Elwood, Wilton Center, and Symerton.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 4 at 7:13PM CDT until May 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:13 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 8:00 PM

SVRLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Kendall County in northeastern Illinois... Northeastern La Salle County in north central Illinois... Grundy County in northeastern Illinois... * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 713 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ottawa, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Joliet, Ottawa, Morris, Channahon, Minooka, Coal City, Marseilles, Diamond, Seneca, Serena, Mazon, Braceville, Naplate, Godley, Dayton, Carbon Hill, Lisbon, Plattville, Wedron, and Norway.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:29AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:29 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to occur. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 7.9 feet Monday, May 11. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 07/18/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.