<p>A flooding Des Plaines River shut down streets and threatened homes and businesses in Gurnee, Illinois, on Thursday, July 13. The National Weather Service reported</a> the river was at 10.5 feet, meaning 3.5 feet over flood stage.</p><p>The NWS forecasted the river to reach 12 feet by Saturday morning, with a fall below flood stage on Tuesday.</p><p>Local news reported</a> sandbags and concrete barriers had been put in place in Gurnee, but locals feared they would not prevent floodwaters from reaching homes and businesses. Credit: Village of Gurnee via Storyful</p><br />
