Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 10:14AM CDT until October 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 8:14am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL zone.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to
Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Saturday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 5.8 feet.
- Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few
days. The river may reach flood stage.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov