Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 12:24AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 10:24pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Central Cook and
Northern Cook zones.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL zone.
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Northern
Cook zones.
For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Lincolnshire, Des
Plaines...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to
US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.
* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is
inundated near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.2 feet.
- Forecast...Due to recent and forecast rain, the river is
rising and may exceed flood stage by Thursday.
- 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 this evening.
Area Description:
Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov