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 Warning issued June 13 at 11:33AM CDT until June 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, 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 early 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 Saturday the stage was 23.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 24.0 feet this afternoon and evening. - 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 this afternoon.

Flood Warning issued June 13 at 10:24AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water overtops banks at multiple locations along the river near Streator and Leonore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall this afternoon and tonight. - 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 late tonight.

Flood Warning issued June 13 at 9:50PM CDT until June 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:50 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam 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 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 24.0 feet overnight, then begin a slow 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 Sunday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued June 13 at 8:58PM CDT until June 14 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:58 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water overtops banks at multiple locations along the river near Streator and Leonore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue to fall. - 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 Sunday morning.

Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 12:56AM CDT until June 14 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 12:56 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Cook and DuPage. * WHEN...Until 300 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1256 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rainfall has ended and the thunderstorms have moved out of the advisory area. However, 1 to 2 inches of rain fell across portions of the advisory area and will likely continue to result in some flooding of low lying and flood prone areas. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Cicero, Hammond, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Calumet City, Addison, Glendale Heights, Midway Airport, Chicago Lawn, South Lawndale, Austin, Englewood, Bridgeport and Roseland. - 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.