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Flood Warning issued September 21 at 10:21AM CDT until September 27 at

Affecting Lake, IL

In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 9:30 AM

Lake, IL

Confirmed in Lake, IL; expires 9:30 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.

For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee...Minor
flooding is forecast.

* 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 late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near
the river. Residential property is threatened near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 8.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM CDT Monday was 8.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.6 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
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Flood Warning issued September 21 at 10:21AM CDT until September 27 at

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