Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:21AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Affecting Lake, IL
In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 8:30 AM
Lake, IL
Confirmed in Lake, IL; expires 8:30 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL 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...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is inundated near the river. 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 Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 7.4 feet Sunday evening. - 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™