What is the current flow on Des Plaines River?
Des Plaines River is currently flowing at 9,030 cfs at USGS gauge 05537980 as of Oct 3, 8:30 PM UTC.
Des Plaines River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Streamflow · Live from USGS
9,030 cfs
Water temp 67.3°F (19.6°C) · as of Oct 3, 8:30 PM UTC
Flow is 9,030 cfs.
Flow
9,030 cfs
Gauge Height
temporarily unavailable
Water Temp
67.3°F (19.6°C)
Water Temperature
67.3°F (19.6°C) · as of Oct 3, 8:30 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 05537980 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 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Des Plaines River is not available on this page yet. Open Des Plaines River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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 AT ROCKDALE, IL · 2.3 mi
- DES PLAINES RIVER IN LOCK CHANNEL AT ROCKDALE, IL · 2.8 mi
- DES PLAINES RIVER AT LOCKPORT, IL · 4.2 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- HICKORY CREEK AT JOLIET, IL · 1.6 mi
- CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT LOCKPORT, IL · 2.3 mi
- 36N10E-22.5d2 · 3.6 mi
- CHICAGO SS CANAL AT LOCKPORT CONTROLLING WORKS, IL · 4.3 mi
- DU PAGE RIVER AT SHOREWOOD, IL · 5.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Des Plaines River?
The latest reported water temperature on Des Plaines River is 67.3°F (19.6°C) as of Oct 3, 8:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Des Plaines River?
Other gauges on Des Plaines River worth checking include DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROCKDALE, IL (2.3 miles away), DES PLAINES RIVER IN LOCK CHANNEL AT ROCKDALE, IL (2.8 miles away), DES PLAINES RIVER AT LOCKPORT, IL (4.2 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.
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