Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:14AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Affecting Lake, IL
In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 8:15 AM
Lake, IL
Likely impact in Lake, IL; effects through 8:15 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 8.2 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™