Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 1:06PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Affecting Lake, IL
In effect until: Oct 1, 2026, 12:15 PM
Lake, IL
Confirmed in Lake, IL; expires 12:15 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...The Flood Warning is extended 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 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 12:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 7.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected fall below stage tonight, but then rise above flood stage again Friday and continue rising to a crest of 7.9 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.9 feet on 02/23/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™