Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:44AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 9:44am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 3:45am
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 Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecasted to occur.
* 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 18.5 feet, Big Bend Road threatened in Des Plaines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 18.0
feet this evening. It will then fall over the next several
days.
- 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 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Cook, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov