Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:13PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 9:13pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville
downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the
Lincolnshire gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Residences threatened east of the river
just south of IL-22 (Half-Day Road). Lincolnshire Drive threatened
at Wiltshire Lane.
At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened along IL-22 (Half-Day Road)
just east of the river. Multiple structures threatened near and
west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. Deerfield
Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails inundated in
Half-Day Forest Preserve.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 PM CDT Friday was 13.8 feet. The river has
begun to rise due to recent rainfall.
- Forecast...The river is now expected to crest near 15.0 feet
late Saturday due to recent rainfall.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.1 feet on 09/14/2019.
- 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; Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov