In the last 6 six days, this station has recorded 3.9 inches of rain. Before these events, the lawn and annual plants were going dormant. Now the lawn is back to full growth, with plants also blooming. The Des Plaines River has risen at Des Plaines has risen 3 FT. to 12.9 ft. with a projection to crest at 14.4 ft just below minor flood stage.