Flood Warning (Des Plaines)
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL
1206 PM CDT THU MAR 22 2007
The Flood Warning continues for the Des Plaines River. Portions of the Des Plaines River continue to rise due to heavy rainfall of between 1 and 3 inches that fell over the basin during the last 24 hours. For the Des Plaines River, locations included are Russell, Gurnee, and Des Plaines.
The Flood Warning is in effect until Friday morning. At 11:00 AM Thursday, the stage was 7.0 feet. Flood stage is 7.0 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. At 7.0 feet, flooding begins to affect the lowest areas near the river.
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternate route. Stayed tuned for later statements.
