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Flood Warning issued September 24 at 11:12AM CDT until September 27 at

Affecting Lake, IL

In effect until: Sep 25, 2026, 10:15 AM

Lake, IL

Confirmed in Lake, IL; expires 10:15 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.

For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire,
Des Plaines, River Forest, Riverside...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* 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 afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 8.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage later this
weekend.
- 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 24 at 11:12AM CDT until September 27 at

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