Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:13PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 9:13pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to
US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Residential structures threatened along
Russell Road between the river and Kilbourne Road. Industrial
parking lots threatened along Kilbourne Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 PM CDT Friday was 9.0 feet. The river has
begun to rise due to recent rainfall.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest overnight near 9.0
feet due to recent rainfall.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.0 feet on 05/01/2020.
- 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:
Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov