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

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 4:16AM CDT until June 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 21, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Sun June 21, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Central Cook County. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

Hydrologic Outlook issued June 21 at 3:59AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 21, 2026, 3:59 AM
Expires: Sun June 21, 2026, 1:00 PM

ESFLOT A steady soaking rain is expected this afternoon and evening. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast generally south of I-88 where totals in excess of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Many rivers and streams across the region remain elevated from recent heavy rainfall. Thus, rainfall amounts of this magnitude will result in renewed rises on area streams and rivers, with some potentially topping flood stage. Anyone in or near flood prone areas should closely monitor later forecasts. This will be the final outlook for this event.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 9:55AM CDT until June 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 21, 2026, 9:55 AM
Expires: Sun June 21, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Central Cook County. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.