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Lake County, Illinois, Thursday, October 1, 2026

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Fri, Oct 2 ›Right nowAlert me about Lake County

2 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit, Local News, Health, Air, Power.

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Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:21AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL”
...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
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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 1, 9:21 AM CDT · expires Oct 2, 3:30 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecasted to occur. * 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 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling tonight and tomorrow but rise above flood stage again early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 Thursday afternoon.
National Weather Service · issued Sep 30, 9:30 PM CDT · expires Oct 1, 3:30 PM CDT · Issuer

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