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Flood Warning issued September 23 at 11:20AM CDT until September 27 at

Affecting Lake, IL

In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 10:30 AM

Lake, IL

Confirmed in Lake, IL; expires 10:30 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 US-41 in Gurnee downstream to
Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Kilbourne Road and Emerald Avenue threatened
near Grand Avenue in Gurnee.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.1 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday morning.
- 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 Warning issued September 23 at 11:20AM CDT until September 27 at

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