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Satellite view of DuPage River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use 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 23 (median 130 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use 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 05540500, as of Aug 23, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 130 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
521 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
10.85 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 130 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 DU PAGE RIVER AT SHOREWOOD, IL (5.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at DuPage River

H: 77° L: 60°
Clear
Clear
60°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
88%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
74°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
77°
6 PM
Cloudy
71°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is DuPage River?
DuPage River is a river in Illinois.
Can you swim at DuPage River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is DuPage River rated?
DuPage River in Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 41 reviews.

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