Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:19PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Affecting Lake, IL
In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 7:30 PM
Lake, IL
Confirmed in Lake, IL; expires 7:30 PM.
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 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 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is inundated near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Friday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.4 feet tomorrow evening. The river is then forecast to remain in flood stage through early next week. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.4 feet on 02/17/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™