RIVER GAUGE · CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Romeoville
Will County, Illinois
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Action29 ft
Minor flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
Industrial structures are threatened along the canal near Romeoville.
- 29 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks near Romeoville.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 1996 | 25.08 ft | 19,400 cfs |
| May 17, 2020 | 24.84 ft | — |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 23.95 ft | 19,466 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 23.6
Low water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
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