Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
6 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
-4
Low water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2020 | 5.15 ft | — |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 4.64 ft | — |
| Jul 22, 2011 | 3.54 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STII2
River
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
County
Cook, IL
Coordinates
41.8167°N, 87.7535°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Stickney?
The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Stickney gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536140) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Stickney?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Stickney is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Stickney to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Stickney gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cook County, Illinois at coordinates 41.8167°N, 87.7535°W. USGS site number: 05536140. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey