Flood Watch

...The Flood Watch is replaced with a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake County. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake County. ...The Flood Watch is has been cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake and Cook County. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Cook County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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 this morning.