Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Lockport, IL
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Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:00 AM CST
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Lockport Dam; Crest Hill, IL; Joliet, ILSponsored Content
Station Name: Lockport L&D 2
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 561 feet / 171 meters
Nearest Address:
South Powerhouse Drive
Lockport, IL 60434
Will County
GPS Coordinates: 41.5697, -88.0783
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Flood Watch issued July 30 at 6:00PM CDT until July 31 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed July 30, 2025, 6:00 PM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Livingston, Northern Will and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT /5 AM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving showers with heavy rain will be possible tonight. Very high atmospheric moisture content will favor high rain rates, while elevated soil moisture may result in limited ability for additional rain to soak into the soil. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued July 30 at 6:00PM CDT until July 31 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed July 30, 2025, 6:00 PM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois, including the following counties, in north central Illinois, La Salle. In northeast Illinois, Kendall. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving showers with heavy rain will be possible tonight. Very high atmospheric moisture content will favor high rain rates, while elevated soil moisture may result in limited ability for additional rain to soak into the soil. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 30 at 2:44PM CDT until August 1 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed July 30, 2025, 2:44 PM
Expires: Wed July 30, 2025, 10:45 PM
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches expected. Waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * 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.
Flood Watch issued July 30 at 6:00PM CDT until July 31 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed July 30, 2025, 6:00 PM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Livingston, Northern Will and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT /5 AM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving showers with heavy rain will be possible tonight. Very high atmospheric moisture content will favor high rain rates, while elevated soil moisture may result in limited ability for additional rain to soak into the soil. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued July 30 at 6:00PM CDT until July 31 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed July 30, 2025, 6:00 PM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Livingston, Northern Will and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT /5 AM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving showers with heavy rain will be possible tonight. Very high atmospheric moisture content will favor high rain rates, while elevated soil moisture may result in limited ability for additional rain to soak into the soil. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.