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 27 at 12:10PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:10 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 6:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Lake IL and Kane Counties. * 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 Wednesday evening. * 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 Monday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Recent Activity...River stages have been very slowly falling over the last few days. - Forecast...The river may rise slightly overnight tonight due to forecasted rainfall. - 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 Tuesday morning.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 7:24PM CDT until April 27 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 7:24 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:15 PM

At 723 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Thawville to Rantoul, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Public. A personal weather station in Gibson City gusted to 57 mph. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Watseka, Paxton, Milford, Onarga, Sheldon, Cissna Park, Buckley, Stockland, Melvin, Loda, Roberts, Woodland, Elliott, Wellington, Thawville, Clarence, and Claytonville.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Flood Watch issued April 27 at 12:20PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 12:20 PM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 6:30 AM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam zones. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La Salle...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached by late tomorrow based upon forecasted rainfall today and tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 Tuesday morning.