Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 8:47PM CDT until April 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 6:47pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
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 Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to
Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Residences threatened along Kilbourne Road
and near O'Plaine Road and McClure Avenue in Gurnee. Businesses
threatened along Old Grand Avenue near IL-132 in Gurnee. IL-132
(Grand Avenue) is threatened east of the river in Gurnee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue gradually
falling, and may fall below Flood stage by Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.
Area Description:
Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov