Flood Watch issued April 9 at 9:10PM CDT until April 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and
Lake IL zones.
For the Des Plaines River...including Lincolnshire...flooding is
possible.
* 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...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest
Preserve are inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river may rise to rise to a crest near flood
stage Friday evening or Saturday morning after additional
rainfall tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 Friday afternoon.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 5:10 - su klo 9:00
