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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Grand Calumet River, Hammond, IN (30.1 mi)
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

Mon
H: 77°F
L: 54°F

Tue
H: 67°F
L: 54°F

Wed
H: 70°F
L: 52°F

Thu
H: 71°F
L: 58°F

Fri
H: 70°F
L: 51°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 18 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 1:33 PM
Moonset: 9:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:46 AM - 3:16 AM1:03 PM - 3:33 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 PM - 10:43 PM4:50 AM - 6:20 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued June 14 at 8:08PM CDT until June 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:08 PM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 5:00 AM
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook and Lake IN Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn Creek Diversion Tunnel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 9.7 feet after midnight tonight, then fall. - 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 late tonight.
Flood Warning issued June 14 at 9:18AM CDT until June 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:18 AM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 3:30 AM
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Lake IN and Cook Counties. For the Little Calumet River...including Munster (Hohman Avenue)... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest near 12.5 feet this evening. It is then forecast to fall tonight into tomorrow. - 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. 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 late tonight.
Flood Warning issued June 14 at 9:13AM CDT until June 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:13 AM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 3:15 AM
...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. For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, 187th Street threatened in Glenwood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 10.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - 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 late tonight.
Flood Warning issued June 14 at 8:08PM CDT until June 15 at 3:07AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:08 PM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 3:15 AM
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook and Lake IN Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * 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...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is near crest at 12.1 feet this evening, and will begin to fall overnight. - 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. 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 late tonight.
Flood Warning issued June 14 at 11:42AM CDT until June 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 11:42 AM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 5:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 late tonight.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 1:33 PM
Moonset: 9:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:46 AM - 3:16 AM1:03 PM - 3:33 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 PM - 10:43 PM4:50 AM - 6:20 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 2:39 PM
Moonset: 10:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:53 AM - 4:23 AM2:09 PM - 4:39 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 PM - 11:33 PM6:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 3:40 PM
Moonset: 11:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:56 AM - 5:26 AM3:10 PM - 5:40 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:26 AM - 8:56 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.17 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 4:35 PM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:54 AM - 6:24 AM4:05 PM - 6:35 PM
Minor Periods
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 27.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 5:24 PM
Moonset: 12:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:46 AM - 7:16 AM4:54 PM - 7:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:01 AM - 11:31 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
