Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 1 at 11:37PM CDT until August 2 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 9:37pm
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue.
* WHERE...Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Central Will County in northeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Slow moving or standing
water may continue. High water may only slowly recede from flooded
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1133 PM CDT, gauges on area creeks, streams, and rivers
indicated ongoing flooding from earlier excessive rainfall in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hammond, Gary, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, East
Chicago, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Highland, Munster, Dolton,
Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson, Mokena, Frankfort, Steger, and
South Holland.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be
occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should
take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; Will, IL; Lake, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov