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River Flood Warning

Until Fri 1:00 am CDT

1 of 6

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 NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. WHEN...Until early Friday morning. 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 10:00 PM 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 10:00 PM CDT Sunday was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 05/01/2020. - 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 1 am... Location stage stage stage/time Tue Wed Thu Fri New Munster 11.0 10.0 12.42 10 pm 4/05 12.2 11.8 11.3 10.9 - 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 12.48 12 pm 4/05 0.14 12.50 1 am 4/06 &&

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... 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 Monday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

River Flood Warning

Until Thu 7:00 am CDT

2 of 6

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 THURSDAY 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 Thursday morning. IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Residential structures threatened along Russell Road between the river and Kilbourne Road. Industrial parking lots threatened along Kilbourne Road. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early 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... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. 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 Monday afternoon.

River Flood Warning

Until Fri 1:00 am CDT

3 of 6

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 EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... 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 early Friday morning. IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Kilbourne Road and Emerald Avenue threatened near Grand Avenue in Gurnee. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.3 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday 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... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. 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 Monday afternoon.

River Flood Watch

From Mon 10:00 pm until Thu 9:00 pm CDT

4 of 6

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 MONDAY EVENING TO LATE THURSDAY EVENING... 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 Monday evening to late Thursday evening. IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday night. - 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 Northern Cook and Lake IL 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 Monday afternoon.

River Flood Watch

From Tue 7:00 pm until Sun 7:00 pm CDT

5 of 6

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge

Description

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO SUNDAY, APRIL 12... WHAT...Flooding is possible. WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Sunday, April 12. IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 9.5 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... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Lake IL and Kane Counties. 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 Monday afternoon.

Small Craft Advisory

From Mon 11:00 am until Tue 10:00 am CDT

6 of 6

Action Recommended

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Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM CDT TUESDAY... WHAT...North winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected. WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday. 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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