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Flood Warning issued September 24 at 9:24PM CDT until September 25 at

Affecting Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI

In effect until: Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 PM

Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI

Confirmed across 2 counties in IL and WI; expires 2:30 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...Wisconsin...

Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.

* WHEN...Until Noon Friday.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 11.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.5 feet Thursday,
October 01.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5
feet on 06/05/2002.
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Flood Warning issued September 24 at 9:24PM CDT until September 25 at

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