Station Name: KANKAKEE R AT INFLOW OF POWER PLANT NR LORENZO, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 499 feet

Nearest Address:
E Blanchard Cir
Morris, IL 60450
Grundy County

GPS Coordinates: 41.38888889, -88.26138889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued April 16 at 2:19PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:30 PM

ESFLOT Additional thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and Friday night across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for some of these storms to produce locally heavy rainfall. Many rivers across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana remain elevated. Soil moisture also remains elevated in many areas, especially in northern Illinois along the Wisconsin border. Thus, any heavy rainfall that occurs could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, urban and low-lying areas. Rivers such as the Rock, Fox and Des Plaines which are already in flood in some locations, may be especially prone to rainfall which could exacerbate ongoing flooding. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor forecasts including the possibility of flood watches, warnings, and advisories. This outlook will be updated by Friday morning.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:30AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:30 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Montgomery...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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 early tomorrow afternoon. * 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 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM CDT Thursday was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - 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 late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:19PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, Lake IL and McHenry 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 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The river has begun cresting around 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 13.5 feet today and then begin slowly falling. 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 late tonight.

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:29 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:30 AM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau zones. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The river has been generally unchanged just below bankfull the last few days. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached by this weekend based upon the latest forecasted rainfall. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 April 16 at 12:19PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, Lake IL and McHenry Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Structures threatened along Fox River Drive in East Dundee. Parking lots threatened in downtown West Dundee. Low-lying sections of Cornish Park are inundated in Algonquin. Low-lying sections of Trout Park inundated north of Elgin. At 11.0 feet, Structures threatened near Elgin Avenue and Corey Street south of East Dundee. Lincoln Avenue threatened in West Dundee. Filip Street and Fox River Drive threatened in Algonquin. Fox River Trail threatened south of downtown Elgin. At 11.5 feet, Residences threatened along Oceola Drive in Algonquin. A few residences threatened along McBridge Street in Elgin. Jayne Street and Beach Drive threatened in Algonquin. River Street threatened in East Dundee. Jerusha Avenue threatened in Elgin. Fox River Trail threatened between East Dundee and Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The river has continued to slowly rise to near moderate flood stage. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow rise over the next several days. The river may crest near 11.5 by early next week. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 09/17/2019. - 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.