Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:19PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 6:19pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 12:30pm
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 further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is
inundated near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM CDT Friday was 7.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.4 feet
tomorrow evening. The river is then forecast to remain in flood
stage through early next week.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.4
feet on 02/17/2005.
- 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 Saturday afternoon.
Area Description:
Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov