Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:24AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 8:24am
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity 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 further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is
inundated near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river continues a gradual rise.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest tomorrow.
- 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