RIVER GAUGE · DES PLAINES RIVER
Des Plaines River at Brandon Road Lock (tailwater)
Will County, Illinois
Water level504.88 ft
Flow7,420 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action506.5 ft
Minor flood507 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 539.4 ft
High water levels cause Brandon Road Lock to shut down.
- 512 ft
High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1957 | 513.3 ft | — |
| May 17, 2020 | 513.25 ft | — |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 513.12 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 502.5
Low water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
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