Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...

Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.

Des Plaines River near Gurnee 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 Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected remain near 8.7 feet tonight then gradually fall Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood