Station Name: DES PLAINES RIVER AT CHANNAHON, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 505 feet

Nearest Address:
West Durkee Road
Channahon, IL 60410
Will County

GPS Coordinates: 41.41444444, -88.2144444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued August 1 at 8:13AM CDT until August 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 8:13 AM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook affecting DuPage and Will Counties. Du Page River at Shorewood affecting Will County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Du Page River from IL-59 in Plainfield downstream to confluence with Des Plaines River, including the Shorewood gauge. * WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Clark Drive threatened in Shorewood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 16.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 215 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued August 1 at 11:00AM CDT until August 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 11:00 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Central Cook County in northeastern Illinois... DuPage County in northeastern Illinois... Southeastern Kane County in northeastern Illinois... Kendall County in northeastern Illinois... Northwestern Will County in northeastern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. High water may recede slowly from flooded areas. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1058 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain from earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Scattered heavy rain showers late this morning may result in additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Cicero, Evanston, Bolingbrook, Skokie, Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Romeoville, Plainfield, Park Ridge and Addison. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued August 1 at 9:09AM CDT until August 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 9:09 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County in northeastern Illinois... DuPage County in northeastern Illinois... Southeastern Kane County in northeastern Illinois... Kendall County in northeastern Illinois... Northwestern Will County in northeastern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. High water may recede slowly from flooded areas. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 906 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Scattered heavy rain showers late this morning may result in additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Cicero, Evanston, Bolingbrook, Skokie, Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Romeoville, Plainfield, Park Ridge and Addison. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Watch issued August 1 at 10:22AM CDT until August 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 10:22 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Ford, Iroquois and Kankakee and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving weather system may bring periods of heavy showers and embedded thunderstorms which may lead to localized flooding through late tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Advisory issued August 1 at 6:09AM CDT until August 1 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 6:09 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Cook County in northeastern Illinois... Central Will County in northeastern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 1115 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 608 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Cicero, Evanston, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Mount Prospect, Oak Park, Glenview, Ohare Airport, Wheeling, Park Ridge, Calumet City, Northbrook, Chicago Heights and Niles. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.