Station Name: Wilmette Buoy, IL
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Wilmette, IL 60091
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 42.135, -87.655

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 3:07PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 3:07 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Lake IL and McHenry. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Multiple roads, yards, and areas of park land are flooding along the Fox River Chain of Lakes. Flooding is expected to continue at least through the end of this week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 301 PM CDT, River gauges along the Fox River Chain of Lakes indicated that water levels continue to slowly fall. As of today, all lake gauges have reached minor flood stage. - The latest forecast from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources indicates that water levels should continue to slowly fall this week. Water levels may fall below flood stage by this weekend. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Antioch, Fox Lake, Lake Villa, Johnsburg, Lakemoor, Long Lake, Pistakee Highlands, Volo, Channel Lake, Lake Catherine and Fox Lake Hills. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 9:26PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 10.1 feet Tuesday, May 05. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 05/10/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 930 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, Lake IL and McHenry Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Residences threatened along Oceola Drive in Algonquin. A few residences threatened along McBride Street in Elgin. Jayne Street and Beach Drive threatened in Algonquin. River Street threatened in East Dundee. Jerusha Avenue threatened in Elgin. Fox River Trail threatened between East Dundee and Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The river stage continues a gradual slow fall. - 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 Wednesday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 4:55AM CDT until May 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 4:55 AM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 5:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over 77th Street in the Town of Wheatland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 10.1 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 05/10/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:46PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 8:46 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near the 13.5 foot flood stage into Wednesday, then continue a slow fall. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.