Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 9:55AM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 7:55am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
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 Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is
inundated near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river will slowly fall below flood stage towards
the end of the week. However, additional rainfall is expected
Wednesday and Thursday, which may result in renewed rises.
- 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation
as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over
the next 24 to 48 hours.
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