Illinois - United States   2026-04-21   Tuesday   42.03N, -88.08W

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Illinois - United States
2026-04-21

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Issue date: 2026-04-21T02:08+00:00

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL 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. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * 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 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is currently cresting. It will begin a slow fall starting tomorrow. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood