Illinois swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 27 sensors reporting a water temperature in Illinois today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL AT ROMEOVILLE, ILUSGS gauge
   84°F 29°C9 hrs ago
2. #2
   OHIO RIVER AT OLMSTED, ILUSGS gauge · 330,000 ft³/s
   82°F 28°C9 hrs ago
3. #3
   BIG MUDDY RIVER AT RTE 127 AT MURPHYSBORO, ILUSGS gauge · 870 ft³/s
   80°F 27°C9 hrs ago
4. #4
   Mississippi River Pool Lock and Dam 26 at Alton,ILUSGS gauge
   79°F 26°C9 hrs ago
5. #5
   MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT DAM 13 NEAR FULTON, ILUSGS gauge
   79°F 26°C9 hrs ago

Active hazards in Illinois

Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.

• Stay outFlood Warning

  A Flood Warning is in effect for Piatt, IL.

  NWS Lincoln IL · until Aug 23, 1:00 PM

• Stay outFlood Warning

  A Flood Warning is in effect for Clark, IL; Crawford, IL; Sullivan, IN; Vigo, IN.

  NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 27, 11:20 PM

• Stay outFlood Warning

  A Flood Warning is in effect for Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN.

  NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 29, 5:00 AM

• Stay outFlood Warning

  A Flood Warning is in effect for Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN.

  NWS Indianapolis IN · until Aug 29, 8:51 PM

• Stay outFlood Warning

  A Flood Warning is in effect for Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL.

  NWS Lincoln IL

• Stay outFlood Warning

  A Flood Warning is in effect for Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL.

  NWS Lincoln IL

• Stay outSevere Thunderstorm Warning

  A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Boone, IL; De Kalb, IL; McHenry, IL.

  NWS Chicago IL · until Aug 21, 3:00 PM

Where to swim in Illinois

The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Illinois — check each one’s live conditions before you go.

4.8(20,843)

Riverwalk

Tourist attraction · Chicago, Illinois

🐾Dog-friendly

Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.

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4.8(3,871)

Riverwalk Park

Park · Naperville, Illinois

⛺Camping nearby

Classic urban park offering a playground, ice rink, trails, horseshoe pit & a paddle boat pier.

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4.7(2,067)

Kankakee River State Park

State park · Bourbonnais, Illinois

⛺Camping nearby

4,000 acres along 11 miles of river for year-round outdoor sporting & recreation plus horse stables.

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4.5(1,456)

Crystal Lake Park

Park · Urbana, Illinois

Waterside park featuring seasonal boat rentals, a fishing pier, picnic sites & ball fields.

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4.6(1,441)

Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

Park · De Witt, Illinois

Large park offering fishing & boating at Clinton Lake, plus camping, hiking, hunting & more.

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4.7(1,286)

Lake Park

City park · Des Plaines, Illinois

⛺Camping nearby

Charming 76-acre park on the banks of Lake Opeka known for its fishing, boating & golf.

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