Des Plaines River
Illinois. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 16,900 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC.
Latest Reading
16,900
cubic feet / second
75.2°F
water temperature (24°C)
8
USGS gauges
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC at gauge 05537980. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05537980. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
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 |
Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).