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River Flood Warning

Until Thu 7:00 pm CDT

1 of 5

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Milwaukee/Sullivan - WI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Fox River Lower near New Munster

Description

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. WHEN...Until Thursday evening. IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM CDT Saturday was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 02/22/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the future from October through March. (Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages - Flood full observed ...for 7 pm... Location stage stage stage/time Sun Mon Tue Wed New Munster 11.0 10.0 12.02 4 pm 4/04 12.6 12.3 11.8 11.3 - Highest 24 hour change - observed in river stage - stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage - the last latest observed forecast in - 7 days stage next 7 days New Munster 12.02 4 pm 4/04 1.27 12.60 7 pm 4/05 &&

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 430 AM CDT.

River Flood Warning

Until Wed 1:00 am CDT

2 of 5

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge. WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Saturday was 7.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 late tonight.

River Flood Warning

From Sat 3:00 pm until Wed 7:00 pm CDT

3 of 5

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Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge

Description

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO WEDNESDAY EVENING... WHAT...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...From this afternoon to Wednesday evening. IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Forest land inundated near the river in Gurnee. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of just under 8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage sometime around the middle of next week. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 late tonight.

River Flood Watch

From Sun 5:00 pm until Wed 7:00 am CDT

4 of 5

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge

Description

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO WEDNESDAY MORNING... WHAT...Flooding is possible. WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Wednesday morning. IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake IL zones. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire...flooding is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 late tonight.

Small Craft Advisory

Until Sun 10:00 am CDT

5 of 5

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT SUNDAY... WHAT...West winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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