Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Lockport, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Lockport Dam; Crest Hill, IL; Joliet, ILStation Name: Lockport L&D 2
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 561 feet
Nearest Address:
South Powerhouse Drive
Lockport, IL 60434
Will County
GPS Coordinates: 41.5697, -88.0783
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Hart Ditch, Munster, IN (30.9 mi)
Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, IN (32 mi)
Weather for Lockport, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 86°F
L: 62°F

Fri
H: 67°F
L: 58°F

Sat
H: 79°F
L: 56°F

Sun
H: 81°F
L: 61°F

Mon
H: 90°F
L: 71°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 100 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 9:48 PM
Moonset: 1:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:10 AM - 11:40 AM9:18 PM - 11:48 PM
Minor Periods
4:36 PM - 6:06 PM1:25 AM - 2:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued June 25 at 3:53AM CDT until June 25 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 3:53 AM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. * WHAT...Minor flooding likely. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...From early this morning to late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn Creek Diversion Tunnel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest just above flood stage this morning. - 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 this evening.
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 10:56PM CDT until June 26 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed June 24, 2026, 10:56 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook and Lake IN Counties. * WHAT...Near flood stage water levels likely. * 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...From this evening to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks outside of the levee-protected area in Hammond and Munster. At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to near flood stage overnight tonight. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 9:48 PM
Moonset: 1:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:10 AM - 11:40 AM9:18 PM - 11:48 PM
Minor Periods
4:36 PM - 6:06 PM1:25 AM - 2:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 10:36 PM
Moonset: 2:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:58 AM - 12:28 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:39 PM - 7:09 PM1:55 AM - 3:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 11:27 PM
Moonset: 3:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:47 AM - 1:17 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:39 PM - 8:09 PM2:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 3:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:38 AM - 2:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:33 PM - 9:03 PM3:13 AM - 4:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 12:18 AM
Moonset: 4:35 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:20 PM - 9:50 PM4:05 AM - 5:35 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
