Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:21AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 7:21am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...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 further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is
inundated near the river. At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land
is inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened
near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 7.4 feet
Sunday evening.
- 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 48 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 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