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.
Wilson Road Closed Due to Flooding
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) has closed Wilson Road to through traffic from IL 120 to IL 60 due to flooding. Rainfall over the past several weeks has led to rising water in the surrounding area. The water has now overtopped the pavement, which could create unsafe driving conditions. As a precaution, the road will remain closed until the water levels have receded.
LCDOT has set up a camera, that is accessible to the public on Lake County PASSAGE to monitor the conditions on Wilson Road in the coming days. A detour route is in place.
Detour Route:
- IL Route 60, Fairfield Road, IL Route 120
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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