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Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Affecting Lake, IL

In effect until: Oct 1, 2026, 8:30 PM

Lake, IL

Confirmed in Lake, IL; expires 8:30 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 rivers in
Illinois...

Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecasted to occur.

* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41
in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling tonight and
tomorrow but rise above flood stage again early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
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Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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