Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:55PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:55pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
For the Des Plaines River...including Des Plaines, Riverside...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecasted to continue.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights
downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des
Plaines gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Central Road and Golf Road are threatened
in Des Plaines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1
feet tomorrow evening. It will then be slow to fall into next
week.
- Flood stage is 15.0 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 Saturday afternoon.
Area Description:
Cook, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov