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Flooding Concerns Across Illinois After Heavy Rain, Storms Overnight
National Weather Service warns the Des Plaines River could crest near 15 feet, while crews deploy pumps and sandbags across flood-prone Lake County areas.
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Chicago weather: Rounds of rainfall add to river flooding concerns in Lake County, Illinois
Lake County, Illinois officials are monitoring possible flooding along the Des Plaines River, Fox River and Chain O'Lakes following multiple rounds of heavy rainfall. Sandbags are being offered to residents.
Heavy rains lead to ‘major flooding’ risk on Des Plaines River, officials warn
The Chicago area has been inundated with rain in recent days, and several local rivers are rising rapidly. In suburban Lincolnshire, the Des Plaines River is expected to see “major flooding,” according to a new warning issued by the National Weather Service. That community isn’t the only one that could see impacts from the Des Plaines, as the river is expected to crest at 15.5 feet on Saturday evening between Libertyville and Prospect Heights. T…
Gurnee, Illinois Traffic Alert: Road Closures Issued Due to Rising Des Plaines River Levels Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Gurnee, IL – Multiple road closures are now in effect across Gurnee as rising water levels from the Des Plaines River continue to impact travel, prompting safety warnings for drivers throughout the area. According to the Gurnee Police Department, the closures were announced today as water levels increased, forcing officials to shut down k…
The Chicago area has been hit by heavy rains in recent days, and several local rivers are rising rapidly. In the suburb of Lincolnshire, the Des Plaines River is expected to record “significant floods,” according to a new alert issued by the National Weather Service.
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