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Flood Warning issued September 27 at 10:28AM CDT until October 1 at

Affecting Lake, IL

In effect until: Sep 28, 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 is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.

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 Thursday evening.

* 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 Sunday the stage was 8.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river continues a gradual fall.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage later
this week.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued September 27 at 10:28AM CDT until October 1 at

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