Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:12AM CDT until April 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 7:12am
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to
US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land are inundated
near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue gradually
falling over the next day or two, and fall below flood stage
Saturday 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 immediate 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
Sender: