Des Plaines River In Lock Channel at Rockdale, IL
Is Des Plaines River In Lock Channel at Rockdale, IL flooding right now?
No — Des Plaines River In Lock Channel at Rockdale, IL is at 505.71 ft, 1.3 ft below its 507 ft flood stage, as of 69 min ago.
Gauge height
505.71 ft
Streamflow
16,900 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 507 ft. The highest crest on record was 513.3 ft on Sat, Jul 13, 1957.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 506.5 ft | 0.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 507 ft | 1.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 513.3 ft | 1957-07-13 |
| 513.25 ft | 2020-05-18 |
| 513.12 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 512.32 ft | 1982-12-04 |
| 512.25 ft | 2008-09-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Creek at Joliet, IL | 2.0 mi | Will County |
| Des Plaines River at Route 53 at Joliet, IL | 2.8 mi | Will County |
| Du Page River at Shorewood, IL | 4.7 mi | Will County |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Lockport, IL | 5.1 mi | Will County |
| Des Plaines River at Lockport, IL | 6.9 mi | Will County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.