Is the Des Plaines River flooding?
The Des Plaines River is tracked by 12 USGS streamgauges in Illinois. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Des Plaines River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Des Plaines River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Illinois river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines River at Russell, IL | No flooding | 5.56 ft | 7 ft | |
| Des Plaines River near Gurnee, IL | No flooding | 2.93 ft | 7 ft | |
| Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire, IL | No flooding | 7.40 ft | 12.5 ft | |
| Des Plaines River near Des Plaines, IL | No flooding | 9.94 ft | 15 ft | |
| Des Plaines River at Algonquin Rd at Des Plaines, IL | No flooding | 9.15 ft | 13 ft | |
| Des Plaines River at River Forest, IL | No flooding | 5.73 ft | 16 ft | |
| Des Plaines River at Riverside, IL | No flooding | 3.53 ft | 7.5 ft | |
| Des Plaines River at Lyons, IL | No flooding | 14.14 ft | 18 ft | |
| Des Plaines River near Lemont, IL | No flooding | 8.48 ft | 10 ft | |
| Des Plaines River at Route 53 at Joliet, IL | No flooding | 539.11 ft | 541 ft | |
| Des Plaines River at Romeoville, IL | No current data | — | — | — |
| Des Plaines River at Lockport, IL | No current data | — | — | — |
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.