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NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued September 24 at 8:28PM CDT until September 28 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...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 late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Kilbourne Road and Emerald Avenue threatened
near Grand Avenue in Gurnee.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest around 8.3 feet early
Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
evening.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
1239th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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