Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Romeoville

Last updated: Mar 17, 2025, 8:50 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 30 - Industrial structures are threatened along the canal near Romeoville.
  • 29 - Water overtops low-lying banks near Romeoville.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.6400, -88.0600
RFC NCRFC
State IL
WFO LOT
County Will
Data Provider(s)
USGS 05536995

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 24.84 ft on 05-18-2020
2. 22.63 ft on 05-01-2019
3. 22.68 ft on 02-21-2018
4. 23.00 ft on 04-18-2013
5. 21.28 ft on 07-23-2011

Historic Crests

1. 25.08 ft on 07-18-1996
2. 24.84 ft on 05-18-2020
3. 23.95 ft on 02-21-1997
4. 23.35 ft on 11-28-1990
5. 23.00 ft on 04-18-2013

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding 581.82 ft
action 580.82 ft
Latest Value 576.76 ft
Gauge Zero 551.82 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Chicago
333 W. University Dr.
Romeoville, IL 60446
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