Area flooding images and video – April 2013

It seems that many people have images or videos capturing the extensive flooding and damage caused by the recent storms. While this isn't solely a fire service concern, we would greatly appreciate more photos or footage to share with our community. Here, from Larry Shapiro, are some visuals showing a portion of the northwest suburbs, including parts of Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, and Palatine. Ever wondered about those large green gates along Milwaukee Avenue near Palatine Road? They were deployed for the first time on Thursday afternoon in anticipation of the Des Plaines River reaching its peak in the area.            More images showing the jersey barrier levee construction and the flood gate deployment can be viewed [HERE](#). Army Corps of Engineers projects for the Des Plaines River: **Phase I** **Authority:** Water Resources Development Act 1999 (Public Law 106-53) **Project Description:** The Des Plaines River has a long history of flooding, causing significant economic losses. The worst flood on record occurred in September 1986, resulting in an estimated $35 million in damages to 10,000 homes and 263 businesses. Over 15,000 residents were evacuated, and seven lives were lost. Severe impacts were also felt on transportation networks across 33 municipalities over 67 miles of river in two counties. The flood damage reduction project includes six structural elements: two levees, two reservoir expansions, one lateral storage area, and one dam modification. It also features a flood warning system. Key components include the Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Levee (Levee 37), the Rand Park Levee (Levee 50), the Buffalo Creek Reservoir expansion, the Big Bend Lake expansion, the Van Patten Woods lateral storage area, and the North Fork Mill Creek dam modification. **Costs:** - Total Project Cost: $103,000,000 - Federal Cost: $67,000,000 - Non-Federal Cost: $36,000,000 **Current Status:** Construction of Levee 37 is largely complete as of April 15, 2012. The 600-foot gap will be closed once the MWRDGC completes the compensatory storage facility at Heritage Park in Wheeling, IL, expected by late 2013 or early 2014. The Chicago District is currently finalizing plans for the Gaps and Closures contract, as well as the Van Patten Woods Lateral Storage and Big Bend Lake expansion. Coordination with landowners, including the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and Lake County Forest Preserve District, is ongoing. **Phase II** **Authority:** Water Resources Development Act 1999, Section 419 **Project Description:** The Des Plaines River flows from southeast Wisconsin to northeast Illinois, covering 67 miles through 33 municipalities. Flooding is common, with the 1986 flood affecting thousands of residents and businesses, as well as transportation networks. This study expands the area of concern to include the entire Upper Des Plaines watershed, comprising 15 tributaries in Illinois and Wisconsin. In addition to flood risk management, the study focuses on ecosystem restoration, water quality, and recreation. Recent floods in 2004, 2007, 2008, and 2008 led to significant damage and disaster declarations. The Phase II study aims to reduce main stem and tributary flooding, while also restoring degraded ecosystems. Potential sites for both flood risk management and ecosystem restoration will be evaluated. **Costs:** - Total Project Cost: $12,944,000 - Federal Cost: $6,713,000 - Non-Federal Cost: $6,231,000 **Current Status:** An updated version of the Alternative Formulation Briefing Document was submitted for review on December 14, 2012. This revised document consolidates previous versions into one volume and addresses policy issues. A public release is expected soon. Please check back later for the feasibility study’s official release.

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