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Flood Watch issued September 30 at 5:00PM CDT until October 3 at

Affecting Lake

In effect until: Oct 1, 2026, 4:00 PM

Lake

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 4:00 PM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Watch
for the following rivers in Illinois...

Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL zone.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to
Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Watch issued September 30 at 5:00PM CDT until October 3 at

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