Nb Chicago River At Albany Avenue At Chicago, Il Realtime Data
NB CHICAGO RIVER AT ALBANY AVENUE AT CHICAGO, IL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
Discharge (cfs)
3.0
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05536105
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 355 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.97 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 319 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The Chicago River is fed by numerous tributaries and has been impacted by human activities such as damming for industrial use. Seasonal trends show higher water levels and flow during spring snowmelt and heavy rainfall. Interesting facts include the reversal of the river's flow direction in the early 1900s to address pollution concerns and the presence of invasive species such as Asian carp. The Chicago River is an important ecological and recreational resource for the city and its surrounding communities.
August 15, 2026
| Elevation | 596.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gauge Height | 2.97 ft |
| Observed Discharge | cfs |
| Percent of Normal | % |
| Year Over Year Average | cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.97, -87.71 |
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