Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 10:33PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 8:33pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL zone.
For the Des Plaines River...including Gurnee...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to
Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Forest land inundated near the river in
Gurnee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...Rainfall will cause the river to rise and flood
stage may be reached on Wednesday.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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 Wednesday afternoon.
Area Description:
Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov