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Flood Watch issued October 1 at 10:14AM CDT until October 3 at

Affecting Lake

In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 9:15 AM

Lake

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 9:15 AM.

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

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...The Flood Watch continues 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 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 5.8 feet.
- Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few
days. The river may reach flood stage.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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