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NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued September 26 at 10:47AM CDT until September 28 at 1:00PM 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 Monday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river crested yesterday and continues a
gradual fall.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage on
Monday.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
1513th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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