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Flood Warning issued September 28 at 8:37AM CDT until October 1 at

Affecting Lake, IL

In effect until: Sep 29, 2026, 7:45 AM

Lake, IL

Confirmed in Lake, IL; expires 7:45 AM.

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 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 IL/WI state line downstream to US-41
in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.

* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near
the river. Residential property is threatened near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 AM CDT Monday was 8.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.8
feet on 06/05/1970.
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Flood Warning issued September 28 at 8:37AM CDT until October 1 at

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