Flood Warning Illinois | Effective 04/07/2026 19:27

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:27PM CDT until April 9 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 7, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires: 
April 8, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. 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 afternoon. * 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 Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday morning and continue falling. - 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 Wednesday afternoon.
Area Description: 
Lake, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov