Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 7:08pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 Russell affecting Lake IL County.
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville
downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the
Lincolnshire gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened along IL-22
(Half-Day Road) just east of the river. Multiple structures
threatened near and west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield
Road. Deerfield Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails
inundated in Half-Day Forest Preserve.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river has crested, and now will gradually fall
through the week.
- Flood stage is 12.5 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 Tuesday afternoon.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: