Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:05AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 9:05am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL
Counties.
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
...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 Palatine Road in Prospect Heights
downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des
Plaines gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Central Road and Golf Road are threatened
in Des Plaines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Friday was 16.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to crest near 16.5
feet tomorrow due to forecasted rainfall today and tonight.
- Flood stage is 15.0 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 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 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:
Cook, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: