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Lake County, Illinois, Friday, October 2, 2026

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

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Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:57PM CDT until October 5 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * 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 3:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Friday was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to 11.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will rise to 11.4 feet late Saturday night then begin to fall. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 02/08/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM CDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 2, 3:57 PM CDT · expires Oct 3, 4:00 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 9:53AM CDT until October 5 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI”
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...From this morning to Monday morning. * 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 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 11.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 02/08/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 2, 9:53 AM CDT · expires Oct 2, 10:00 PM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:35AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL”
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle 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 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 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in minor flood stage into next week. - 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 2, 8:35 AM CDT · expires Oct 3, 2:45 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:52PM CDT until October 6 at 7:00PM 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 Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is inundated near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 7.4 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.4 feet on 02/17/2005. - 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 Friday afternoon.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 1, 7:52 PM CDT · expires Oct 2, 2:00 PM CDT · Issuer
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

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