Des Plaines River Moderate Flood Warning — Lake County IL, Active Thru Oct 1
NWS Chicago upgraded the Des Plaines River near Russell to Moderate flood stage Sept. 28, 2026. Warning active thru Oct. 1 for Lake County, IL.
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