42°0'N / 87°50'W / Altitude 195 m / 18:04 2026/04/21, America/Chicago (UTC-5)
From: 2026/04/21, 11:41
To: 2026/04/22, 05:45
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook 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 River...including Des Plaines, Russell, Lincolnshire, Gurnee...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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Big Bend Road threatened in Des Plaines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The river stage crested overnight and has begun a slow fall. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to gradually fall over the next few days. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Northern Cook; Central Cook
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.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
NWS Chicago IL
2026/04/21, 11:41