Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:02AM CDT until April 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 8:02am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 2:15am
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 Russell affecting Lake IL County.
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville
downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the
Lincolnshire gauge.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Residences threatened east of the river
just south of IL-22 (Half-Day Road). Lincolnshire Drive threatened
at Wiltshire Lane.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual fall
to below flood stage Saturday morning.
- 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: