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Flood Warning issued September 23 at 10:31AM CDT until September 26 at

Affecting Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI

In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 3:45 AM

Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI

Confirmed across 2 counties in IL and WI; expires 3:45 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
Wisconsin...Illinois...

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of
some homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of
Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. Hoosier
Creek Rd floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Friday evening and continue falling to 8.9 feet Wednesday,
September 30.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2
feet on 06/19/1996.
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