Active AlertsElk Grove Village, IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: 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. For the Des Plaines Riverincluding Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Des Plaine
S: Moderate 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 Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Central Road and Golf Road are threatened in Des Plaines.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 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.