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 Warning issued June 14 at 2:30AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana, including the following counties, southeastern Cook and eastern Will in Illinois and central Lake County in northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Underpasses may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 230 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rain has ended, however 1 to nearly 3 inches of rain fell in the warning area. This heavy rainfall is likely to result in flooding of small streams and creeks, as well as low lying and poor drainage areas. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Merrillville, Chicago Heights, Schererville, Crown Point, Munster, Park Forest, Matteson, Steger, Dyer, St. John, Richton Park, Sauk Village, Flossmoor, Lynwood, Glenwood, Crete, University Park, Olympia Fields, Ford Heights and South Chicago Heights. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 12:23AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 12:23 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

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

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 3:41AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 3:41 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

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

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.

Flood Warning issued June 13 at 10:24AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 4:30 AM

...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 late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water overtops banks at multiple locations along the river near Streator and Leonore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall this afternoon and 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 late tonight.