Station Name: DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROUTE 53 AT JOLIET, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 538 feet

Nearest Address:
Ruby St
Joliet, IL 60432
Will County

GPS Coordinates: 41.53638889, -88.0825

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 4:16AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 8:00 AM

Patchy dense fog with localized visibility below one half of a mile will continue this morning, especially along and east of Interstate 57. The fog will be thickest in open areas, such as farm fields, river valleys, and ditches. If traveling this morning, use low beam headlights and increase following distances. If conditions continue to worsen across a widespread basis, a Dense Fog Advisory may be issued. Fog is expected to erode rapidly between 7 and 9 AM this morning.

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:19PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 8:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Residences threatened along Oceola Drive in Algonquin. A few residences threatened along McBridge Street in Elgin. Jayne Street and Beach Drive threatened in Algonquin. River Street threatened in East Dundee. Jerusha Avenue threatened in Elgin. Fox River Trail threatened between East Dundee and Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual slow fall. - Flood stage is 9.5 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 Thursday afternoon.