Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 25 at 8:41PM CDT until October 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 6:41pm
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
Des Plaines River near Russell 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 late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near
the river. Residential property is threatened near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM CDT Friday was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage during
the middle to end 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 Saturday afternoon.
Area Description:
Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov