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Flood Warning issued October 5 at 8:59AM CDT until October 7 at

Affecting Lake, IL

In effect until: Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 AM

Lake, IL

Confirmed in Lake, IL; expires 4:00 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41
in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is
inundated near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 8:59AM CDT until October 7 at

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