Station Name: DES PLAINES RIVER IN LOCK CHANNEL AT ROCKDALE, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 512 feet

Nearest Address:
Channahon Road
Rockdale, IL 60436
Will County

GPS Coordinates: 41.5, -88.1069444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued June 14 at 8:57AM CDT until June 14 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 1:57 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Cook and Will and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN. * WHEN...Until 300 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 850 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rain has ended, however 2 to locally in excess of 3 inches of rain has fallen in the warning area. Water level gauges along Deer Creek, Lansing Ditch and Hart Ditch indicate high water levels, with flooding likely in and around these streams, as well as low lying and poor drainage areas. Expect water levels to gradually recede this afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Merrillville, Chicago Heights, Schererville, Crown Point, Munster, Park Forest, Matteson, Steger, Dyer, St. John, Richton Park, Sauk Village, Flossmoor, Lynwood, Glenwood, Crete, University Park, Olympia Fields, Ford Heights and South Chicago Heights. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.

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, 2:18 PM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 8:30 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, 2:13 PM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 8:15 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 3:41AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:41 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 9:30AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 2:30 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.