2007 Press Release: Flood Information
For immediate release
August 19, 2007
According to the National Weather Service’s Report of 10:00 am,
Sunday, August 19, 2007, the Des Plaines River near Des Plaines is
expected to rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 8 feet by Monday morning. (It should be noted that
flooding in the Big Bend Drive area is generally reported at 8.5
feet.)
Des Plaines residents are advised to turn to cable channel #17
and the City’s website for more information as it becomes available.
Additional weather information is available from the
National
Weather Service.
Flooding information and non-emergency calls may be directed to
the Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency at 847-391-5396.
The City of Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will
continue to monitor Des Plaines River levels throughout the night in
anticipation of flooding and will issue additional information and
instruction as needed.
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