Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 10:21AM CDT until September 25 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 8:21am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to
Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Forest land inundated near the river in
Gurnee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening, and crest at around 7.8 feet early Thursday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 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 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov