The Des Plaines River was expected to crest at about 7.2 feet Wednesday night.The estimate of where the river will crest had dropped throughout the day . The first estimate was 9.5 feet, then 8. The latest estimate of 7.2 was good news because the city can experience significant flooding at 8 feet and above."We're feeling pretty confident that everything is under control," said Des Plaines Media Specialist Will Soderberg. "It does seem like the weather broke in our favor."Early Wednesday it appeared the city might be headed for significant flooding following morning torrential rains and the threat of more rain throughout the day. Several roads in and around Des Plaines were closed Wednesday, including River Road between Miner Street and Touhy Avenue."Knock on wood, but there's been no more rain and we are working to reopen roads as quickly as possible," Soderberg said.According to the National Weather Service's Report of 10:45 AM, Wednesday, June 26, 2013, the Des Plaines River near Des Plaines is at flood stage 6.12 feet. The river is expected to crest at 8 feet at 1 PM, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 (Flood action stage is 5.0 feet).

Within 15 minutes of receiving a flood warning from the National Weather Service, the City activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with all staff and Mayor attending.



Public Works has deployed sandbagging equipment, sand and sandbags at the following locations: