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Flood Warning
ActiveLake, IL
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
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Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
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Likely
Details
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity 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 Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Monday was 7.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will slowly fall below flood stage towards the end of the week. - 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 Tuesday afternoon.
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