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Flood Warning issued September 24 at 4:09AM CDT until September 25 at

Affecting Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI

In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 9:15 PM

Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI

Confirmed across 2 counties in IL and WI; expires 9:15 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 river in Illinois...
Wisconsin...

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 Friday afternoon.

* 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 3:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:00 AM CDT Thursday was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.8 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7
feet on 05/10/2019.
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