Station Name: KANKAKEE RIVER AT CUSTER PARK, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 545 feet

Nearest Address:
Wauponsee Glacial Trail
Custer Park, IL 60481
Will County

GPS Coordinates: 41.2461111, -88.1275

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 9 at 11:11AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 5:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to occur. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain above flood stage through at least early next 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 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:16AM CDT until April 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:16 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecasted. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, low-lying residences are threatened along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 11.4 to 11.5 feet through the next few days, before gradually falling early next week. - Flood stage is 10.5 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Watch issued April 9 at 9:45AM CDT until April 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:45 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Northern Cook zones. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...From this morning to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river may rise to rise to a crest near flood stage Saturday morning after additional rainfall tonight. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.