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 April 21 at 11:32AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:32 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, Kane and McHenry Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Montgomery, Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The river stage remains relatively flat. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady state. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 8:39PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:39 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, Lake IL and McHenry Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady until further notice. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:24AM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until Friday. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The river stage continues to gradually fall. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this week. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 8:53PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:53 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this week. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

These forecasts are based almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:41AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:41 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. For the Des Plaines River...including Des Plaines, Russell, Lincolnshire, Gurnee...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened along IL-22 (Half-Day Road) just east of the river. Multiple structures threatened near and west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. Deerfield Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails inundated in Half-Day Forest Preserve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The river stage crested yesterday and continues a slow fall. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to gradually fall and may fall below moderate flood stage tomorrow night. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.