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

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:29PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:29 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 1:29PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:29 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:44PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:44 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, McHenry and Kane Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. At 14.0 feet, Low-lying park land inundated along IL-25 between Montomgery and Oswego. Low-lying sections of Fabyan Forest Preserve near Batavia, Hurds Island and Gregory Island Park in Aurora, and Riverfront Park in North Aurora are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Saturday was 13.7 feet. The river has climbed slowly due to rainfall yesterday. The river is currently cresting. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain relatively steady just above flood stage for the next several days. - Flood stage is 13.5 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:38PM CDT until April 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:38 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Cook County. For the Des Plaines River...including Riverside...Minor flooding is forecasted to occur. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecasted. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Roosevelt Road in Forest Park downstream to Hodgkins, including the Riverside gauge. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Low-lying sections of Miller Meadow, Indian Gardens, Cermak Woods, Ottawa Trail Woods, and other forest land along the river are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near flood stage tonight and into tomorrow. It is then expected to fall early next week. - Flood stage is 7.5 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 Sunday morning.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:16 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:30 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Big Bend Road threatened in Des Plaines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM CDT Saturday was 17.3 feet. The river has been climbing due to rainfall yesterday evening. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 18.0 feet tomorrow. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet on 09/14/2019. - 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.