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 30 at 9:32AM CDT until May 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 2:32 PM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 8:45 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. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Structures threatened near Elgin Avenue and Corey Street south of East Dundee. Lincoln Avenue threatened in West Dundee. Filip Street and Fox River Drive threatened in Algonquin. Fox River Trail threatened south of downtown Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual slow fall. - 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.