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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 3:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM CDT Sunday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet this 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 am... Location stage stage stage/time Mon Tue Wed Thu New Munster 11.0 10.0 12.40 3 am 4/05 12.5 12.0 11.5 11.1 - 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 12.41 2 am 4/05 0.94 12.60 7 pm 4/05 &&

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Baraboo River At Reedsburg affecting Sauk County. Baraboo River At Rock Springs affecting Sauk County. Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. 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 this afternoon at 500 PM CDT.

River Flood Warning

Until Wed 7:00 pm 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 WEDNESDAY EVENING... 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 Wednesday evening. IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Sunday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - 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 Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. 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

Until Thu 4:00 pm CDT

3 of 5

Action Recommended

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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 NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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...Until Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Forest land inundated near the river in Gurnee. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Sunday was 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - 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 Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. 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 Mon 1:00 am until Thu 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 NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO THURSDAY 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 late tonight to Thursday morning. IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Northern Cook zones. 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 1:00 pm CDT

5 of 5

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Milwaukee/Sullivan - WI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 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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