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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
930 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026

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

  Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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ILC097-012030-
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930 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* 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

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      4239 8796 4247 8799


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Borchardt