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

Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 9:49AM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:49 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, La Salle, Eastern Will, Grundy, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 6:51PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Livingston, Central Cook, Eastern Will, Grundy, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

Flood Advisory issued March 15 at 6:20PM CDT until March 15 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 11:20 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Cook, DuPage and Will and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN. * WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 620 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Naperville, Cicero, Hammond, Gary, Evanston, Bolingbrook, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Glenview, Elmhurst, Lombard and Ohare Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 9:49AM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:49 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on west to east oriented roadways.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 9:27AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:27 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...De Kalb, La Salle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Additionally, the combination of snow and blowing snow will result in periods of reduced visibilities, which will make for hazardous travel at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.