Vernon Hills severe flood alert on Des Plaines River
Key Questions
Which areas are affected by the severe flood alert on the Des Plaines River?
Flood warnings directly name Vernon Hills (Townline Rd boundary), threatening homes, businesses, and IL-132 in Gurnee. Recent severe storms also caused flooding in adjacent Northbrook, with regional wind damage and power outages reported.
What is the weather forecast after the recent storms?
Forecasts signal a quiet Thursday night ahead of a rough Friday with level 3 severe weather risks, including winds, hail, tornadoes, and heavy rain. River rises on the Des Plaines are expected soon.
What should residents do in response to the flood alert?
Residents in affected areas like Vernon Hills and Gurnee are urged to prepare and consider evacuation due to impending river rises. Recent outflow winds caused minor damage warnings in Mundelein, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Chicago, and Aurora.
Flood warnings directly name Vernon Hills (Townline Rd boundary), threatening Gurnee homes/businesses/IL-132; recent severe storms caused adjacent Northbrook flooding, regional wind damage/power outages; outflow winds in Mundelein/Waukegan/Schaumburg with minor damage warnings. New forecasts signal quiet Thursday ahead of rough Friday severe weather (level 3 risks with winds/hail/tornadoes/heavy rain); river rises expected soon, urges resident prep/evac.