Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Lockport, IL

Current Water Temperature

33.9°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:00 AM CST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Lockport Dam; Crest Hill, IL; Joliet, IL

Des Plaines River

Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Weather for Lockport, Illinois

Current Weather

59.4°F
Sunny
Sunny
59.4°F
60.1°F
31%
SSW 8.1 mph
9.5 mph
59.9°F
23.6°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1023 mbar
1.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 61°F
L: 33°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 72°F
L: 45°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 68°F
L: 58°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 75°F
L: 61°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 78°F
L: 62°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.35 μg/m3
PM10: 8.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 7:52 AM
Moon Transit: 4:01 PM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:14 AM - 5:44 AM
3:31 PM - 6:01 PM

Minor Periods

7:22 AM - 8:52 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

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.


Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County. Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County. Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County. Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. ...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Dixon affecting Lee and Ogle Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * 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 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The river stage has been relatively steady just above flood stage the last few days. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage for the next several days. - 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 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 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.


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...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened along IL-22 (Half-Day Road) just east of the river. Multiple structures threatened near and west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. Deerfield Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails inundated in Half-Day Forest Preserve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river appears close to cresting. It is expected to remain near 15.1 to 15.2 feet through the next 24 hours before gradually falling thereafter. It is expected to remain above flood stage through the week. - Flood stage is 12.5 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.


Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County. Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County. Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County. Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. ...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Dixon affecting Lee and Ogle Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened along IL-22 (Half-Day Road) just east of the river. Multiple structures threatened near and west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. Deerfield Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails inundated in Half-Day Forest Preserve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is currently cresting near 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to begin a slow fall by tomorrow. - Flood stage is 12.5 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 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.


Monday, April 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
60.8°F
32.5°F
46.3°F
54%
0 in
0%
0%
8.5 mph
6.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.05 μg/m3
PM10: 11.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 208.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 7:52 AM
Moon Transit: 4:01 PM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:14 AM - 5:44 AM
3:31 PM - 6:01 PM

Minor Periods

7:22 AM - 8:52 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
72°F
44.8°F
58.2°F
67%
0.12 in
88%
0%
19.2 mph
5.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.49 μg/m3
PM10: 8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 8:52 AM
Moon Transit: 5:06 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:19 AM - 6:49 AM
4:36 PM - 7:06 PM

Minor Periods

8:22 AM - 9:52 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
67.8°F
58°F
62°F
89%
0.08 in
89%
0%
8.1 mph
2.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.39 μg/m3
PM10: 16.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 10:03 AM
Moon Transit: 6:08 PM
Moonset: 1:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:23 AM - 7:53 AM
5:38 PM - 8:08 PM

Minor Periods

9:33 AM - 11:03 AM
12:46 AM - 2:16 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
74.6°F
61°F
66.7°F
73%
0.01 in
88%
0%
14.8 mph
6.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.41 μg/m3
PM10: 16.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 11:17 AM
Moon Transit: 7:06 PM
Moonset: 2:05 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:23 AM - 8:53 AM
6:36 PM - 9:06 PM

Minor Periods

10:47 AM - 12:17 AM
1:35 AM - 3:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, April 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
77.7°F
61.7°F
67.7°F
71%
0.17 in
83%
0%
13.4 mph
6.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.94 μg/m3
PM10: 6.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 12:33 AM
Moon Transit: 7:58 PM
Moonset: 2:42 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:19 AM - 9:49 AM
7:28 PM - 9:58 PM

Minor Periods

12:03 AM - 1:33 PM
2:12 AM - 3:42 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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