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

Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 8:42AM CDT until June 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:42 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following county, Will and northwest Indiana, including the following counties, Lake IN and Porter. * WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 842 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland, Munster, Chesterton, Cedar Lake, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lake Station, South Haven, Winfield, New Chicago and Burns Harbor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Flood Warning issued June 12 at 10:33AM CDT until June 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 1:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Lake IN and Cook Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Little Calumet River...including Munster (Hohman Avenue)... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The river climbed above flood stage overnight and continues a slow climb. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 12.5 feet by early this afternoon and then fall below flood stage overnight into tomorrow. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 June 12 at 10:33AM CDT until June 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 1:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Lake IN and Cook Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Little Calumet River...including Munster (Hohman Avenue)... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn Creek Diversion Tunnel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The river climbed above flood stage overnight and is fluctuating near flood stage. - Forecast...The river is currently cresting just above flood stage and will begin to fall later today. - Flood stage is 9.0 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 Watch issued June 12 at 11:09AM CDT until June 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 11:09 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 5:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...From this evening to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Stateline Road is threatened near the river west of Schneider. At 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The river climbed above bankfull overnight. - Forecast...The river may crest near flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 10.5 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.

Flood Warning issued June 12 at 7:02PM CDT until June 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 7:02 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The river has continued a slow climb today. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near flood stage tonight. - 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 Saturday afternoon.