Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/25/2026 07:14

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 25 at 9:14AM CDT until September 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 25, 2026 - 7:14am
Expires: 
September 26, 2026 - 1:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Residential structures threatened along Russell Road between the river and Kilbourne Road. Industrial parking lots threatened along Kilbourne Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by the middle of next week. - 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