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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Gauge - near Gurnee Upstream Gauge Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - near Des Plaines
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 15.5
Moderate Flood Stage: 14
Flood Stage: 12.5
Action Stage: 11.5
Low Stage (in feet): 6

Historic Crests
(1) 16.55 ft on 07/13/2017
(2) 16.36 ft on 04/19/2013
(3) 15.90 ft on 04/03/1960 (P)
(4) 15.75 ft on 05/18/2020
(5) 15.07 ft on 09/14/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 15.75 ft on 05/18/2020
(2) 14.42 ft on 05/01/2020
(3) 12.54 ft on 03/29/2020
(4) 12.07 ft on 10/05/2019
(5) 15.07 ft on 09/14/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 6.02 ft on 08/08/2012
(2) 6.03 ft on 12/01/2012
(3) 6.03 ft on 09/30/2012
(4) 6.06 ft on 10/02/2013
(5) 6.09 ft on 09/17/2011
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19 Numerous commercial structures inundated near IL-21 (Milwaukee Ave) and IL-60 (Townline Rd). Low-lying sections of Granger Woods Preserve are inundated.
18 Numerous structures are threatened east of IL-21 (Milwaukee Ave) between IL-60 (Townline Rd) and IL-22 (Half-Day Rd). Numerous residences inundated east of the river near IL-22 (Half-Day Rd). Widespread inundation of residences and businesses along US-45 (Milwaukee Ave) between IL-22 (Half-Day Rd) and Lake Cook Rd beings.
17 IL-22 (Half-Day Rd) is inundated just west of the river. US-45 (Milwaukee Ave) is inundated between IL-22 (Half-Day Rd) and Lake Cook Rd.
16 IL-60 (Townline Rd) is inundated near the river. Numerous structures threatened along US-45 (Milwaukee Ave) between IL-22 (Half Day Rd) and Deerfield Rd. Access route for numerous residences near US-45 (Milwaukee Ave) and Deerfield Rd is inundated.
15 Low-lying trails in Half-Day Forest Preserve are inundated. Structures threatened along IL-22 (Half-Day Rd) just east of the river. Residences inundated near US-45 (Milwaukee Ave) and Deerfield Rd. Deerfield Rd is inundated near the river. Structures west of US-45 (Milwaukee Ave) near Deerfield Rd are threatened.
14 Water threatens Lincolnshire Dr at Wiltshire Ln. Residences are threatened east of the river just south of IL-22 (Half-Day Rd).
13 Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated.
8 Low-lying section of Des Plaines River Trail threatened near IL-60 (Townline Road).
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5.5 River nears zero flow.
6.0 Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).

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