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

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 29 at 2:02AM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 7:02 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. The magnitude of anticipated heat, combined with oppressive warmth at night will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest cooling center.

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 29 at 10:09AM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 3:09 PM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. The magnitude of anticipated heat, combined with oppressive warmth at night will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest cooling center.