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Flooding

There are three main flood hazard areas in Lincolnshire: The Des Plaines River, Indian Creek, and the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Flooding in these locations has typically occurred in the spring or the fall. It has been several years since any home in Lincolnshire has sustained damage from rising flood waters but some residents have experienced problems associated with heavy rains, i.e., sump pump failures, sewer backup, etc.

While the Village cannot prevent flooding, we do take several steps to reduce its impact. Before a project is constructed, Village Staff works with the developer to ensure that the proposed project minimizes the impact to adjacent properties. A new project must meet the stringent guidelines established in the Village Code, Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance, and other regulations established at the state and federal levels.

The Village participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Community Rating System, which is a program to ensure that the Village maintains minimum national standards with regard to floodplain regulations.

Information Available on Maintaining Wetlands & Stormwater Management Systems
Homeowners’ Associations and individual residents can contribute to the health of the Village’s wetlands and stormwater management systems. The Village maintains a reference library with helpful information. Two such publications, "A Citizen's Guide to Maintaining Stormwater Best Management Practices" and "Living With Wetlands: A Handbook for Homeowners in Northeastern Illinois" are available for review at the Village Hall for interested persons. Contact Village Engineer Jennifer Hughes to view a copy of these publications. These documents are also available for download at www.lakecountyil.gov/stormwater/publications.