2008 Press Release: Flood Information

For immediate release

8:45 am, Friday, April 11, 2008　

According to the National Weather Service’s Report of 8:45 AM, Friday, April 11, 2008, the Des Plaines River near Des Plaines is currently at 5.4 feet and is projected to crest at 5.7 feet Saturday morning, April 12, 2008. (It should be noted that flooding in the Big Bend Drive area is generally reported at 8.0 feet.)

Des Plaines residents are advised to check Cable Channel #17, the City’s website or to call the Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at 847-391-5396 for updates as they become available. Additional weather information is available from the National Weather Service.

Residents may report local drainage problems to the Public Works Department at 847-391-5464 (available 24 hours). All emergencies should be reported to 9-1-1.

The City of Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will continue to monitor Des Plaines River levels and will issue additional information and instruction as needed.

7:45 am, Tuesday, April 1, 2008

According to the National Weather Service’s Report of 7:45 am, Tuesday, April 1, 2008, the Des Plaines River near Des Plaines is currently at 5.15 feet and is projected to crest at 6.2 feet Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2008. (It should be noted that flooding in the Big Bend Drive area is generally reported at 8.0 feet.)

Des Plaines residents are advised to check Cable Channel #17, the City’s website or to call the Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at 847-391-5396 for updates as they become available. Additional weather information is available from the National Weather Service.

Residents may report local drainage problems to the Public Works Department at 847-391-5464 (available 24 hours). All emergencies should be reported to 9-1-1.

The City of Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will continue to monitor Des Plaines River levels and will issue additional information and instruction as needed.

5:00 pm, Monday, March 31, 2008

According to the National Weather Service’s Report of 4:00 pm, Monday, March 31, 2008, the Des Plaines River near Des Plaines is expected to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to nearly 7.1 feet by Wednesday morning. (It should be noted that flooding in the Big Bend Drive area is generally reported at 8.0 feet.)

Des Plaines residents are advised to check Cable Channel #17, the City’s website or to call the Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at 847-391-5396 for updates as they become 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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