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Flood Warning

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Lake, IL

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
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Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

Details

...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 late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is inundated near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. However, expectations for additional rainfall later this week may lead to river levels remaining near or rising back above flood stage. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

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 Wednesday afternoon.
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