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 Watch issued April 5 at 8:49PM CDT until April 9 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 1:49 AM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:00 PM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake IL zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...From Monday evening to late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday night. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 Monday afternoon.

Flood Watch issued April 6 at 10:24AM CDT until April 10 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 3:24 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake IL zones. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 Watch issued April 5 at 9:01PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 2:01 AM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Lake IL and Kane Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Sunday, April 12. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 Monday afternoon.

Flood Watch issued April 6 at 10:24AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 3:24 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake IL zones. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Sunday 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 Monday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 5 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 1:34 AM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 7:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. * 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 further notice. * 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 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet Wednesday morning. - 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 Monday afternoon.