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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Des Plaines River, Joliet, IL (2.8 mi)
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Des Plaines River, Channahon, IL (8.1 mi)
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Kankakee River, Morris, IL (11.1 mi)
Kankakee River, Wilmington, IL (11.4 mi)
Kankakee River, Custer Park, IL (17.6 mi)
Hanson Gravel Pit, Morris, IL (21.9 mi)
Cal-Sag Channel, Blue Island, IL (24.9 mi)
Illinois River, Seneca, IL (29.7 mi)
Illinois River, Seneca, IL (29.7 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (30.1 mi)
Plum Creek, Dyer, IN (30.9 mi)
Chicago River, Chicago, IL (31.9 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Hammond, IN (32.4 mi)

Weather for Rockdale, Illinois

Current Weather

63°F
Mist
Mist
63.7°F
63°F
94%
NE 5.6 mph
11.4 mph
63°F
61.3°F
0 in
6%
1 mi
1014 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 86°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 82°F
L: 61°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 84°F
L: 62°F
Fog
Thu
H: 79°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 85°F
L: 57°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 9.3 μg/m3
PM10: 9.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 31 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 10:22 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:33 PM - 7:03 PM

Minor Periods

9:52 PM - 11:22 PM
10:33 AM - 12:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Flood Warning issued August 2 at 10:29AM CDT until August 3 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 3:29 PM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Parking lots threatened at Glenwood Academy. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 13.3 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 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 late tonight.
Monday, August 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
85.8°F
63°F
72.3°F
78%
0 in
9%
0%
6.9 mph
8.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.38 μg/m3
PM10: 12.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 10:22 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:33 PM - 7:03 PM

Minor Periods

9:52 PM - 11:22 PM
10:33 AM - 12:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
81.7°F
61.1°F
71.2°F
79%
0 in
9%
0%
6.9 mph
9.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.43 μg/m3
PM10: 7.52 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 183 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 10:47 PM
Moon Transit: 5:10 AM
Moonset: 12:13 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:40 AM - 7:10 AM
5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

Minor Periods

10:17 PM - 11:47 PM
11:43 AM - 1:13 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
83.5°F
62°F
72.4°F
80%
0.57 in
73%
0%
14.3 mph
7.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.07 μg/m3
PM10: 8.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 11:17 PM
Moon Transit: 6:00 AM
Moonset: 1:26 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
6:11 PM - 8:41 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:56 AM - 2:26 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
78.5°F
63.5°F
69.5°F
92%
0.18 in
87%
0%
10.1 mph
5.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.22 μg/m3
PM10: 8.28 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:52 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 12:17 AM
Moon Transit: 6:53 AM
Moonset: 2:42 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:23 AM - 8:53 AM
7:07 PM - 9:37 PM

Minor Periods

2:12 PM - 3:42 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, August 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
84.5°F
56.6°F
72.1°F
81%
0.19 in
71%
0%
17 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 28.71 μg/m3
PM10: 28.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 379.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 60.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 13.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 12:55 AM
Moon Transit: 7:51 AM
Moonset: 3:58 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:21 AM - 9:51 AM
8:08 PM - 10:38 PM

Minor Periods

3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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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