Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:16PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 10:16am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 4:30am
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 Russell affecting Lake IL County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major 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 Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Numerous structures threatened along US-45
(Milwaukee Avenue) between IL-22 (Half Day Road) and Deerfield
Road. Access route threatened for numerous residences near US-45
(Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. IL-60 (Townline Road)
threatened near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM CDT Saturday was 14.8 feet. The river has
been climbing due to rainfall yesterday evening.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 15.8
feet tomorrow.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.8 feet on 05/18/2020.
- 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation
as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over
the next 24 to 48 hours.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov