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Des Plaines River View Point
Park · Northbrook, Illinois
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 77 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 05529000, as of Aug 22, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 77 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 77 ft³/s over 85 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR DES PLAINES, IL (0.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Des Plaines River View Point?
- Des Plaines River View Point is a park in Northbrook, Illinois.
- Can you swim at Des Plaines River View Point?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Des Plaines River View Point rated?
- Des Plaines River View Point in Northbrook, Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.
- What amenities does Des Plaines River View Point have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Des Plaines River View Point include camping-nearby.
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Trail System - Yellow Unpaved Trail, Northbrook, IL Des Plaines, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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