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Flood Warning
ActiveLake, IL; Kenosha, WI
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until Noon Friday.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over 77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.5 feet Thursday, October 01. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 06/05/2002. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 930 AM CDT.
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