Alertes en vigueurWheeling, IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. For the Des Plaines Riverincluding Des Plaines, Russell, Lincolnshire, GurneeModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 18.5 feet, Big Bend Road threatened in Des Plaines.
Additional Details: - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Recent ActivityThe river stage crested overnight and has begun a slow fall. - ForecastThe river is expected to continue to gradually fall over the next few days. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.