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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 is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Kilbourne Road and Emerald Avenue threatened near Grand Avenue in Gurnee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - 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 late tonight.
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