Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:53PM CDT until April 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is 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 tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, forest land inundated near the river in
Gurnee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow 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 Sunday afternoon.
Area Description:
Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: