Flood Warning Illinois | Effective 04/07/2026 08:00

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 10:00AM CDT until April 10 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 7, 2026 - 8:00am
Expires: 
April 8, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties. 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...Minor flooding is forecasted. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Kilbourne Road and Emerald Avenue threatened near Grand Avenue in Gurnee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.4 feet this afternoon before falling below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Area Description: 
Lake, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL