Station Name: KANKAKEE RIVER NEAR WILMINGTON, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 535 feet

Nearest Address:
N River Rd
Wilmington, IL 60481
Will County

GPS Coordinates: 41.34669805, -88.1864487

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued June 14 at 11:42AM CDT until June 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 11:42 AM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 5:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall. - Flood stage is 20.0 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.

Flood Warning issued June 14 at 9:18AM CDT until June 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:18 AM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Lake IN and Cook Counties. For the Little Calumet River...including Munster (Hohman Avenue)... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest near 12.5 feet this evening. It is then forecast to fall tonight into tomorrow. - Flood stage is 12.0 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.

Flood Warning issued June 14 at 9:13AM CDT until June 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:13 AM
Expires: Mon June 15, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning 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 forecast. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, 187th Street threatened in Glenwood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 10.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 3:13PM CDT until June 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 3:13 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.