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

Flood Watch issued June 11 at 12:39PM CDT until June 11 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and Porter. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, with rain rates up to 1 to 3 inches per hour. The most likely areas for flooding include urban areas and locations and received heavy rainfall over the last few days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. 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 Advisory issued June 11 at 10:49PM CDT until June 12 at 4:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 10:49 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Will County in Illinois and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana * WHEN...Until 445 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1047 PM CDT, multiple stream gauges indicated rises above bankfull and flood stage across the area. Streams may continue to rise into the overnight hours from earlier heavy rainfall. Some poor drainage areas may continue to recede slowly. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland, Munster, Chesterton, Cedar Lake, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lake Station, South Haven, Winfield, New Chicago and Burns Harbor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 4:37PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 4:37 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle Counties. Sugar Creek at Milford affecting Iroquois County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...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...From late tonight until further notice. * 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 3:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 23.8 feet early Saturday afternoon. - 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 Friday morning.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 4:37PM CDT until June 14 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 4:37 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle Counties. Sugar Creek at Milford affecting Iroquois County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water overtops banks at multiple locations along the river near Streator and Leonore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 19.5 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 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 Friday morning.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 9:47PM CDT until June 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 9:47 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 4:00 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. 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...From late tonight to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Athletic fields are inundated at Glenwood Academy. At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn Creek Diversion Tunnel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage around midnight tonight and crest near 9.5 feet tomorrow 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon.