What is the current flow on Des Plaines River?
Des Plaines River does not have a current flow reading published on this gauge page right now. When USGS data is available, Waderly shows it here for gauge 05534000.
Des Plaines River Fishing Conditions & Water Level
Current flow data is not published on this gauge page right now.
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Water Temp
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About This Gauge
USGS 05534000 is a public stream gauge on Des Plaines River in Illinois. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
80° / 68°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sat, Jul 25
Overcast
80° / 63°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sun, Jul 26
Thunderstorms
90° / 70°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Des Plaines River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR LEMONT, IL · 3.0 mi
- DES PLAINES RIVER AT LOCKPORT, IL · 3.0 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT ROMEOVILLE, IL · 0.4 mi
- CHICAGO SS CANAL AT LOCKPORT CONTROLLING WORKS, IL · 3.0 mi
- LONG RUN NEAR LEMONT, IL · 3.5 mi
- 36N10E-22.5d2 · 3.7 mi
- 37N11E-19.1d · 3.9 mi
- 37N11E-20.8d1 · 3.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Des Plaines River above or below normal right now?
Waderly compares Des Plaines River against its historical median when that gauge has enough flow history loaded. This page does not have that above-or-below-normal comparison yet.
What is the water temperature on Des Plaines River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Des Plaines River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Des Plaines River?
Other gauges on Des Plaines River worth checking include DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR LEMONT, IL (3.0 miles away), DES PLAINES RIVER AT LOCKPORT, IL (3.0 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Des Plaines River?
The forecast for today near Des Plaines River is rain showers, with temperatures around 80°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
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