Severe · Flood WatchActive alert
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 9:14AM CDT until September 25 at
Affecting Lake
In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 8:15 AM
Lake
Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 8:15 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Watch is replaced with a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake County. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake County. ...The Flood Watch is has been cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake and Cook County. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Cook County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday afternoon. - 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™