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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 7:57PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:57 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:33AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:33 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until noon CST /1 PM EST/ today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 7:57PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:57 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:33AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:33 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center.

Flood Advisory issued January 25 at 9:35AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:35 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:00 AM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and some roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Advisory issued January 25 at 7:25PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:25 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:33AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:33 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected, mainly inland from the lake. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.