AccuWeather

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Monday was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.8 feet on 06/05/1970. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodMore