Will the levee prevent future flooding within the subdivision?

The levee is intended to protect properties from, but not prevent, flooding.  Nevertheless, the levee as currently built has the ability to contain all known floods since the subdivision was built in 1954. With increased rainfall projections in Lake County, however, there is a greater than 50% chance that the levee will overflow from flooding at least once in the next 25 years. Knowing this, it’s important to be prepared if flooding occurs.

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1. What are the basic levee features?
2. Who inspects and maintains the North Libertyville Levee?
3. Will the levee prevent future flooding within the subdivision?
4. Do residents of North Libertyville Estates need flood insurance?
5. Is there a flood warning plan?
6. The bimonthly sewer/water bill for North Libertyville Estates customers includes a $10 levee maintenance fee. How are these fees used?
7. What else should residents know about living next to the levee?