RIVER GAUGE · CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Stickney
Cook County, Illinois
Water level-2.02 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood6.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
The canal reaches top of banks in Forest View and at Chicago Portage.
- 7 ft
Industrial structures are threatened in Cicero, Stickney, and the Brighton Park, Archer Heights, and Garfield Ridge areas of Chicago.
- 6 ft
The canal overflows low-lying banks in Cicero, Stickney, and the Brighton Park, Archer Heights, and Garfield Ridge areas of Chicago.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2020 | 5.15 ft | — |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 4.64 ft | — |
| Jul 22, 2011 | 3.54 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- -4
Low water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
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