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

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:15PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:15 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:34AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:11PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:11 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage until further notice. - Flood stage is 13.5 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.

Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 9:15PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:15 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation in the near west suburbs. Temperatures as low as 35 with patchy frost in Chicago. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:16PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:16 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Big Bend Road threatened in Des Plaines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Forecast...The river appears to be close to cresting. It is expected to begin falling by tomorrow afternoon, but will remain above flood stage through much of the week. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.