Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Rockdale, IL

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Brandon Road Dam; Joliet, IL

Des Plaines River

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

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Weather for Rockdale, Illinois

Current Weather

63.5°F
Clear
Clear
63.5°F
63.5°F
87%
WSW 7.2 mph
15 mph
63.5°F
57.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1015 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 84°F
L: 62°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 63°F
L: 58°F
Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 72°F
L: 55°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 69°F
L: 56°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 73°F
L: 55°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 9.2 μg/m3
PM10: 10 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 11:41 AM
Moon Transit: 6:10 PM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:33 AM - 8:03 AM
5:40 PM - 8:10 PM

Minor Periods

11:11 AM - 12:41 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Flood Warning issued June 19 at 9:40AM CDT until June 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 2:40 PM
Expires: Sat June 20, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau 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 Tuesday afternoon. * 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 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet later today, then gradually falling through early next week. - 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 Saturday morning.


Flood Warning issued June 19 at 9:15PM CDT until June 23 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat June 20, 2026, 2:15 AM
Expires: Sat June 20, 2026, 8:15 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 Tuesday afternoon. * 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 Friday the stage was 21.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting near 22 feet tonight, then will 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 Saturday afternoon.


Saturday, June 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
83.5°F
61.8°F
70°F
66%
0 in
6%
0%
13.6 mph
9.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.22 μg/m3
PM10: 6.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 126.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 11:41 AM
Moon Transit: 6:10 PM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:33 AM - 8:03 AM
5:40 PM - 8:10 PM

Minor Periods

11:11 AM - 12:41 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
63°F
58.2°F
60.1°F
88%
0.7 in
87%
0%
14.1 mph
2.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.74 μg/m3
PM10: 10.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 12:49 AM
Moon Transit: 6:53 PM
Moonset: 12:27 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:17 AM - 8:47 AM
6:23 PM - 8:53 PM

Minor Periods

12:19 AM - 1:49 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, June 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
72.1°F
55.1°F
63.1°F
75%
0 in
10%
0%
13.2 mph
8.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.41 μg/m3
PM10: 5.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 117.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 1:54 PM
Moon Transit: 7:35 PM
Moonset: 12:47 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
7:05 PM - 9:35 PM

Minor Periods

1:24 PM - 2:54 PM
12:17 AM - 1:47 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
69.1°F
55.5°F
61.7°F
75%
0.05 in
57%
0%
8.1 mph
6.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.38 μg/m3
PM10: 5.42 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 2:58 PM
Moon Transit: 8:18 PM
Moonset: 1:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:42 AM - 10:12 AM
7:48 PM - 10:18 PM

Minor Periods

2:28 PM - 3:58 PM
12:38 AM - 2:08 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
73.3°F
55°F
62.9°F
77%
0.03 in
42%
0%
12.5 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.1 μg/m3
PM10: 17.14 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 282.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 43.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 5.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 4:02 PM
Moon Transit: 9:02 PM
Moonset: 1:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 71.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:25 AM - 10:55 AM
8:32 PM - 11:02 PM

Minor Periods

3:32 PM - 5:02 PM
1:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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