Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
752 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 48 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon.
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752 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecasted to occur.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41
in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Low-lying wetlands and agricultural land is
inundated near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 7.4 feet Saturday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.4
feet on 02/17/2005.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4251 8797 4250 8787 4247 8789 4239 8787
4239 8796 4247 8799
$$
Yack
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
742 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Henry IA and Des Moines
Counties.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.
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742 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4200 9090 4184 9071 4177 9033 4169 9035
4171 9080 4185 9090
$$
McClure
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1010 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
ILC031-197-021200-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cook IL-Will IL-
1010 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Will County in northeastern Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be
flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches
may be clogged with debris, increasing the risk of flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1009 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory
area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Joliet, Hammond, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Tinley Park,
Oak Lawn, Romeoville, Plainfield, Calumet City, Chicago Heights,
Roseland, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Lockport, New Lenox, Homer
Glen, Blue Island, Dolton, Homewood, Alsip and Matteson.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
&&
LAT...LON 4167 8826 4168 8803 4173 8752 4165 8752
4155 8753 4147 8781 4134 8825
$$
Yack
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1010 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
ILC031-043-063-089-093-197-021200-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FA.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-261002T1200Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cook IL-DuPage IL-Grundy IL-Kane IL-Kendall IL-Will IL-
1010 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...East Central Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Southern DuPage County in northeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Grundy County in northeastern Illinois...
Southern Kane County in northeastern Illinois...
Kendall County in northeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Will County in northeastern Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Roads and streets may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may be
clogged with debris, increasing the risk of flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1009 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory
area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Cicero, Bolingbrook, Oak Lawn,
Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard,
Plainfield, Woodridge, Oswego, Midway Airport, Austin, South
Lawndale, Chicago Lawn, Irving Park, Englewood, West Town and
Bridgeport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
&&
LAT...LON 4177 8860 4197 8764 4188 8760 4185 8760
4173 8753 4168 8803 4167 8826 4134 8825
4133 8839 4146 8859
$$
Yack
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
946 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
LMZ740>745-021100-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0084.261002T0900Z-261003T0900Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
946 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM
CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 7 ft
occasionally to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
903 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
LMZ646-021015-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0087.261002T0900Z-261002T1800Z/
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
903 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Waves 3 to 5 feet.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Wind Point to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
900 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 900 AM CDT.
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900 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
114 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2026
WIZ017-029-034-031000-
Taylor-Clark-Jackson-
114 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Wisconsin...north central Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Frost potential tonight into Saturday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Frost potential early Saturday morning and Freeze potential
Sunday night into Monday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
No action needed.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1214 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2026
LMZ643>646-030515-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
1214 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Small Craft Advisory for areas south of Wind Point for building
waves and breezy north winds through this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Elevated winds and waves may become hazardous to small crafts
Tuesday into Tuesday night.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1214 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2026
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-030515-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
1214 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Patchy frost is possible tonight. Bring any cold- sensitive
plants indoors.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Patchy frost is possible Monday and Tuesday. Bring any cold-
sensitive plants indoors.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
930 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
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010-011-019-030230-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
930 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026 /1030 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited Flooding Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Rain showers, some with locally heavy downpours, will persist
through late tonight. While the overall flooding threat looks low,
downpours may result in localized ponding especially in low-lying
areas along with continued river rises.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
930 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
LMZ740>745-030230-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
930 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Hazardous conditions for small craft.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Friday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
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Yack
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
240 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
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Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
240 PM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
Periods of light to moderate rain will continue through the early
evening, especially for areas along and east of the Mississippi
River. Additional amounts of a half inch to one and a half
inches will be possible. This rain on top of already saturated
ground may result in ponding of water on roads and poorly drained
areas and cause creeks, streams, and rivers to rise. A flood
watch remains in effect for the Quad Cities and portions of
northwest Illinois.
Area rivers are experiencing flooding. Please see the latest
Flood Statements and Flood Warnings for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed tonight. Rainfall reports
over 1 inch would be appreciated.
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