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Flood Warning
ActiveLake, IL
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
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 forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is inundated near the river. 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 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 7.4 feet Sunday evening. - 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 48 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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