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Flood Warning
ActiveLake, IL
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
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 further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is inundated near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The river continues a gradual rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest tomorrow. - 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours.
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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