Flood Warning

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
900 PM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity 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 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 Tuesday afternoon.

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ILC097-292000-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-261002T0000Z/
/RUSI2.2.ER.260920T2022Z.260923T1430Z.261001T1200Z.NO/
900 PM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...

* 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 Thursday evening.

* 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 Monday the stage was 7.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 8:30 PM CDT Monday was 7.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will slowly fall below flood stage towards
    the end of the week.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 4251 8797 4250 8787 4247 8789 4239 8787
      4239 8796 4247 8799


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
903 PM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026

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

  Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
  Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening.

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IAC045-163-300215-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-261001T1600Z/
/DEWI4.3.ER.260920T1038Z.260924T1215Z.261001T0800Z.NO/
903 PM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.

* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects
  residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water
  affects businesses along the river near Calamus.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Thursday morning and continue falling to 8.6 feet Tuesday,
    October 6th.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.


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LAT...LON 4200 9090 4184 9071 4177 9033 4169 9035
      4171 9080 4185 9090


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