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

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 5:56 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:00 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.

Flood Warning issued June 13 at 10:16AM CDT until June 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 3:16 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 6:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting today, and is then forecast to fall. - Flood stage is 10.5 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 13 at 3:28PM CDT until June 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:28 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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 12:23AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 5:23 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 1:30 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...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.

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, 4:33 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:45 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.