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 April 7 at 10:00AM CDT until April 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire...Minor flooding is forecasted. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecasted. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and crest near 12.7 feet Thursday morning. It is then expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 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 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 April 7 at 9:27PM CDT until April 9 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 2:27 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 8:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 12.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 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 Wednesday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 10:01AM CDT until April 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 3:01 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater...Minor flooding is forecasted. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...From this morning to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet tomorrow morning. It is then expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 9.5 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.

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:29PM CDT until April 11 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 8:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 9.5 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 Wednesday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 10:11AM CDT until April 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:15 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River at Shelby...Moderate flooding is forecasted. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecasted. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet Thursday morning. It is currently expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 05/08/1983. - 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.