Des Plaines River
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT at gauge 05537980. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT at gauge 05537980. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
Where Des Plaines River is measured
8 USGS gauges on Des Plaines River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.
USGS Gauges on Des Plaines River
| Gauge | Station | Water temp? |
|---|---|---|
| 05527800 | DES PLAINES RIVER AT RUSSELL, IL | — |
| 05528000 | DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR GURNEE, IL | — |
| 05528100 | DES PLAINES RIVER AT LINCOLNSHIRE, IL | — |
| 05529000 | DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR DES PLAINES, IL | — |
| 05530100 | DES PLAINES R AT ALGONQUIN RD AT DES PLAINES, IL | — |
| 05532500 | DES PLAINES RIVER AT RIVERSIDE, IL | — |
| 05533600 | DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR LEMONT, IL | — |
| 05537980 | DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROUTE 53 AT JOLIET, IL | Yes |
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Where to stay near Des Plaines River
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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).