Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:44AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Détails
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL
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.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecasted to occur.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville
downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the
Lincolnshire gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Numerous structures threatened along US-45
(Milwaukee Avenue) between IL-22 (Half Day Road) and Deerfield
Road. Access route threatened for numerous residences near US-45
(Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. IL-60 (Townline Road)
threatened near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 15.6
feet (Major Flood Stage) late tonight. It will then fall over
the next several days.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommandations
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 almost entirely on observed precipitation
as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over
the next 24 to 48 hours.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.