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A Flood Warning has been issued for portions of the Fox and Des Plaines Rivers in Lake County due to recent heavy rainfall. Additional rain and mixed precipitation is anticipated throughout the week.
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) and Lake County Emergency Management Agency (LCEMA) are closely monitoring local watersheds as the abundant amount of precipitation has saturated the ground and caused localized flooding in some areas.
Water levels on the Fox River, Des Plaines River and Chain O’Lakes are expected to be elevated for the next several days. Generally clearer and warmer weather is forecast for Lake County over the next week, which would allow water levels to recede. However, it is important to remember that flooding can occur in any area when heavy rain exceeds the ability of the ground to absorb it.
Be prepared. Real-time data is available on the National Weather Service website. Additional resources are available below.
Report Any Flooding
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is asking residents along the Fox River/Chain of Lakes who may experience flooding at their home to complete the form below. The IDNR has developed the form to document when and where flooding occurs.
The information will be logged into a database to identify operational or maintenance needs. The data provided is critical in determining potential operations and maintenance of the system. The more documentation received, the easier it is for the agency to determine the priority of future actions.
Complete the form
Resources
Knowing the difference between a flood watch and flood warning, finding out how to get emergency alerts, reviewing flood insurance policies, and protecting your property are all ways to prepare for flooding. Use these resources to stay prepared.
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