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 June 12 at 9:51PM CDT until June 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:51 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Sugar Creek at Milford affecting Iroquois County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sugar Creek from Near Milford downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Watseka, including the Milford gauge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, County road 1090N threatened east of the river north of Milford. Recreation fields inundated near the river in southwest Milford. Roadways are threatened at Legion Park in Watseka. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near the 18.0 flood stage just after midnight tonight, then begin to fall. - Flood stage is 18.0 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 Saturday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued June 12 at 9:55PM CDT until June 14 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to begin a slow fall overnight tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 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 Saturday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued June 12 at 9:33PM CDT until June 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 3:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, 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 Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...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 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 23.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - 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 Saturday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued June 12 at 9:33PM CDT until June 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 462.5 feet, Roadway entrance to Allen Park threatened in Ottawa. Allen Park west boat ramp inundated in Ottawa. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 462.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 463.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 463.0 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 Saturday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued June 13 at 11:33AM CDT until June 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, 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 early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...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 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 24.0 feet this afternoon and evening. - 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 this afternoon.