Du Page River at Shorewood, IL
Is Du Page River at Shorewood, IL flooding right now?
Du Page River at Shorewood, IL measured 10.41 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.1 ft below its 15.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.41 ft
Streamflow
232 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15.5 ft, with major flooding at 19.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.03 ft on Thu, Jul 18, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15.5 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17.5 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 19.5 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.03 ft | 1996-07-18 |
| 21.54 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 21.06 ft | 1954-10-11 |
| 20.1 ft | 1948-03-19 |
| 19.94 ft | 1983-07-02 |
Last 7 days
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|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines River In Lock Channel at Rockdale, IL | 4.7 mi | Will County |
| Des Plaines River at Route 53 at Joliet, IL | 5.7 mi | Will County |
| Hickory Creek at Joliet, IL | 6.2 mi | Will County |
| Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at Lockport, IL | 6.7 mi | Will County |
| Des Plaines River at Lockport, IL | 8.2 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.