Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Chicago (Western Ave)
Cook County, Illinois
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Structures are threatened near the canal in the Bridgeport, Lower West Side, McKinley Park, and South Lawndale areas of Chicago. Structures are threatened near the South Branch Chicago River along Iron Street in the Bridgeport and McKinley Park areas of Chicago.
- 6 ft
Structures are threatened near Ping Tom Park and in the Armour Square, Near South Side, and Lower West Side areas of Chicago.
- 4 ft
The canal overflows low-lying banks in the Bridgeport, Lower West Side, McKinley Park, and South Lawndale areas of Chicago.
- 2 ft
Low-lying sections of Ping Tom Park are inundated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2020 | 5.26 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 1977 | 4.1 ft | — |
| Oct 13, 2017 | 3.62 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- -4
Low water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
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