Alertes en vigueurPalatine, IL

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River at ShelbyModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge.
When: From Thursday afternoon to early Friday morning.
Impacts: At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated.
Additional Details: - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Thursday afternoon.